Performance Review: BMW X6 M50d E71 - [2012]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW X6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW X6 M50d E71 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera S 5.0 V8 Hundra.This particular BMW X6 has a 2993cc Triple Turbo Diesel powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Diesel V6's includes the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6

The X6 shares its Diesel V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Audi A4 S4 TDI 3.0 V6 and the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X6's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2225 kgs (4905 lbs) this makes the BMW X6 M50d E71 in the same weight category as the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW X6 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 2993cc 24V V6 engine produces 376 bhp (280 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Triple Turbo V6 throws out 546 lb-ft (740.2 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW X6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2007 BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport (193.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW X6.

The BMW X6 has a Power to weight ratio of 168.9 bhp per ton and 245.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 X6 competing with the 2007 BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport (193.5 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Bentley Arnage T 6.8 V8 4d Auto (193.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW X6 generating around 245.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1969 Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air (270.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (269.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the BMW X6 M50d E71 as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This BMW X6 M50d E71 is also faster than the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X6 and the 2009 Audi A5 S5 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet

When talking about the performance of the BMW X6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.32 secs @ 95.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Audi A5 S5 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet (14.25 secs), the 1967 Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 (14.25 secs), and the 1970 Ford Falcon 4th Gen 351 V8 4-speed (14.26 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2012 version of the BMW X6 M50d E71 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 X6 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2012 BMW X6 M50d E71 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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