2011 BMW X6 M: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2011 BMW X6 M is essentially a carryover with no major changes. The only named update is a Side View Camera added to the Driver Assistance Package.
About the 2011 BMW X6 M
1st generation X6 M (E71, 2010-2014), second model year, pre-facelift.
BMW positions the X6 M as the more dramatic, style-led alternative to the X5 M: a high-performance coupe-shaped SUV that blends M-car speed with all-wheel-drive grip and a premium cabin. The brand’s messaging leans on bold design, track-bred engineering, and everyday utility in a four-door body. For most buyers, the X6 M’s appeal is not practicality first; it is the combination of super-SUV acceleration, confident road manners, and a much more extroverted shape than a traditional luxury SUV.
BMW positioned the 2011 X6 M as a coupe-shaped SUV focused on serious speed, sharp handling, and bold styling. Its defining features include a 555-hp twin-turbo V8, M-tuned all-wheel drive, an adaptive suspension, four-passenger seating, extended leather upholstery, and navigation.
What changed, by category
2011 BMW X6 M specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 555 hp |
| Torque | 500 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 59.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.9 in |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2011 BMW X6 M?
The only named change for the 2011 BMW X6 M is a Side View Camera added to the Driver Assistance Package. The rest of the vehicle is largely unchanged from 2010.
Is the 2011 BMW X6 M different from the 2010 model?
The 2011 BMW X6 M is essentially the same as the 2010 model. Aside from the Driver Assistance Package gaining a Side View Camera, its powertrain, styling, structure, and standard cabin technology carry over.
Did the 2011 BMW X6 M get a different engine or transmission?
No, the 2011 BMW X6 M retains the 555-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 and six-speed automatic transmission used for 2010. Its M-tuned all-wheel-drive system also carries over.
How many people does the 2011 BMW X6 M seat?
The 2011 BMW X6 M seats four people. Its coupe-like roof and four-passenger cabin remain unchanged for this model year.