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BMW X6 Estate xDrive M50i 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	Not Available
Price	£88,065
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	4.3
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	25
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	257
Length	4935 mm
Width	2004 mm
Height	1696 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	580 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2240 kg

Driver Convenience

50GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic tailgate two part with top hinged section open and manual bottom hinged section
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW digital live cockpit professional - 12.3" digital instrument panel and 12.3" CID, with touch/voice command
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Teleservices
Brake force display
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Front/rear park distance control (PDC)
iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
Lights on warning
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
Service interval indicator
Speed limit info display
Speed limiting function
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Double VANOS
Double wishbone front axle
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
Eight speed steptronic sport automatic transmission and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
High precision injection
M Sport differential
M xDrive system
Petrol Particulate Filter
Safety battery terminal clamp
Twin scroll turbocharger with Valvetronic

Entertainment

DAB Tuner enables digital radio reception
Favourite buttons
USB connection, USB type A 1.5A in cupholder, USB Type C 3A in centre armrest

Exterior Features

Adaptive air flap control bar in high-gloss black
Automatically dimming rear view mirror
BMW individual exterior line aluminium satinated window frame and window guide rail in front door/pillar trim/door mirrors in high gloss black
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Cerium grey kidney grille
Cerium grey M badge on left and right side panels
Cerium grey M50i badge on right tailgate
Cerium grey side gill
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Exhaust tailpipes - single, left and right in Cerium Grey
Follow me home headlight function
Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss black outer and central air intakes on front bumper with pearlescent chrome finish
High gloss black Side elements
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
M aerodynamic body styling
M Sport exhaust system
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
Rear side wing doors
Satin aluminium side window graphic
Sun protection glazing
Third brake light in rear spoiler
Welcome light carpet
X6 on left tailgate
xDrive designation on right tailgate

Interior Features

12V - Power sockets with 2x centre console and 1x luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Centre and rear interior light
Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
Compartment in front of cupholder
Electrical steering column with adjustable height and length with activation and control on the steering column
Foldable rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders and storage compartment
Front and rear cupholders x 2
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear door sill finishers with illuminated M50i designation
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front reading lights
Light inside glove compartment
Lockable glove compartment
Luggage compartment floor panel with integral storage tray
Luggage compartment lighting
M specific key
M specific pedals
M sport leather steering wheel
Make-up mirror lights
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Multifunctional hooks
Rear head restraints
Seat back with flap pocket
Single front passenger seat
Storage tray and compartment with cover in centre console
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour floormats

Packs

Ambient light interior pack - X6
Connected Package Professional - X6
Expanded exterior mirror pack with electric folding door mirror - X6
Non-smokers pack - X6

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
Active protection
Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation + knee airbag
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Brake fade compensation
Braking pre-tensioning
Child proof locking system in rear door
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting + activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
Front and rear seatbelts with seatbelt stopper, seatbelt tensioner for front and outer rear seats and belt force limiter
Front head restraints with anti-whiplash
Hill start assistant
Integrated brake system
M Sport braking system
M sport seatbelt
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Passive protection for pedestrians
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Side impact protection
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Closing system with central locking
Driver and front passenger door centre lock switch
Locking wheel bolts
Thatcham 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser

Trim

Start/stop toggle diamond shaped trim finisher in pearl chrome

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.213
HC	0.01
NOx	0.012
Particles	0.0005
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	257
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	263
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	257
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	234
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	240
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	233
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	220
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	407
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	411
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	407
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	258
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	264
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	257

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	25
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	25.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	27.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	27.7
WLTP - MPG - High	29.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	28.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	15.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	15.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	15.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	25
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	25

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.3
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/35 R22
Tyre Size Rear	315/30 R22
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	V SPOKE STYLE 747M
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1696 mm
Length	4935 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm
Width	2004 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2212 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	83
Gross Vehicle Weight	2980 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1530 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	580 l
Max. Loading Weight	740 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2240 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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