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BMW X6 Estate xDrive30d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M Sport [Tech Pack]
Price	£74,045
Engine Power - BHP	286
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	146 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	184
Length	4935 mm
Width	2004 mm
Height	1696 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	580 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2185 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

48V Mild hybrid technology
Diesel particulate filter
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
M xDrive system
Safety battery terminal clamp
Variable vane geometry

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

Active Air Stream kidney grille with high-gloss chrome
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
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Exhaust tailpipes - single, left and right with Chrome finisher
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 designation on left and right front side panels
M Sport exhaust system
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
Rear side wing doors
Satin aluminium side window graphic
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 inlays with illuminated BMW M 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 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
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 Compound brake in high gloss blue
M Sport braking system
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	0.138
HC+NOx	0.063
NOx	0.044
Particles	0.0005
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	189
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	192
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	197
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	230
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	240
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	230
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	168

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	44.1

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.1
Engine Power - BHP	286
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	146 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/40 R21
Tyre Size Rear	315/35 R21
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	Y SPOKE STYLE 741M
Wheel Type	21" 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)	80
Gross Vehicle Weight	2940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1530 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	580 l
Max. Loading Weight	755 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1900
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2185 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.6 m

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