Comparison - BMW X6 xDrive35i 2018 - vs - Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG 2015

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Model: 
Average Price: 
65,250
Updated: 
20 Mar 2018
51,203
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2015
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
22.40gals
24.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#FFFFFF
Atlas Cedar Metallic
#88887E
Azurite Black Metallic
#000D31
Black Sapphire Metallic
#000000
Carbon Black Metallic
#171C24
Dark Graphite Metallic
#404143
Dark Olive Metallic
#746C57
Flamenco Red Metallic
#9B2E2B
Pearl Silver Metallic
#EAEBEF
Mineral White Metallic
#EAEAEA
Jet Black
#000000
Glacier Silver Metallic
#C8C8C8
Space Gray Metallic
#6D7577
Ruby Black Metallic
#352A30
Color: 
Black
#020202
Cinnabar Red Metallic
#603F43
Dakota Brown Metallic
#544B47
Diamond Silver Metallic
#686F7B
Iridium Silver Metallic
#9D9D9D
Lunar Blue Metallic
#363452
Obsidian Black Metallic
#020202
Palladium Silver Metallic
#888888
Polar White
#B9B9BB
Steel Grey Metallic
#07070C
designo Diamond White Metallic
#D5D5D5

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 BMW X6 delivers eye-catching style and good driving dynamics, but is it still an SUV?
The 2018 BMW X6 four-door SUV is evolution, baby. It's a tall-riding crossover with a sleek roofline and the wild-child compared to the X5 from which it is based.

Pros
Eye-catching style
Strong engines
Refined interior
Decadent options

Cons
Compromised rear seat
Tight cargo area
Hugely expensive
Not really all that fun

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Unrestrained styling, raucous power, and surprising agility define the X6—although its fastback design limits rear-seat room and cargo space. A 300-hp 3.0-liter turbo inline-six with an eight-speed automatic can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel drive. An audacious 445-hp 4.4-liter turbo V-8 is optional and comes only with all-wheel drive. The standard Driving Dynamics Control system allows for five distinct driving modes, and an available air suspension provides even more fine-tuning.

Pros
Lovely turbo-six thrust,
wonderful automatic transmission,
handsome interior.

Cons
Unlovely styling,
ponderous handling.

By: 
caranddriver.com

We'd maximize the sporting aspect with a bit of financial restraint, and opt for the X6 sDrive35i M Sport Design, equipped with Executive Tier and M adaptive suspension. The 3.0-liter turbocharged engine drives just the rear wheels to minimize weight, while the performance tires and adaptive suspension maximize dynamics.

PROS
Engines provide strong acceleration
Comfortable and quiet ride
Quality interior with comfortable front seats

CONS
Limited rear headroom
Hard to see out the back
Sloping roofline cuts down cargo space

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
18.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
17.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
5.50L
Torque: 
300ft-lbs
at 1 200rpm
516ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
300hp
at 5 800rpm
518hp
at 5 250rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
42.00Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Hands-Free Calling*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Roadside Assistance*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling
Mobile Internet (Browser)
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
Roadside Assistance*
Destination Download*
Concierge Service*
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
193.80in
189.10in
Width: 
78.30in
84.30in
Height: 
67.00in
70.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
8.50in
Front Track: 
64.60in
64.70in
Rear Track: 
67.20in
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
115.50in
114.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.30
38.90
Rear Head Room: 
37.40
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
35.60in
38.40in
Front Hip Room: 
61.10in
59.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.50in
58.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
59.60in
59.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.90in
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.70cu.ft
80.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7716lbs
7200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
26.60cu.ft
38.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
27.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4705.00lbs
4614.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
4 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
10-way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
10 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Premium leather
8 -way power passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Sport front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Leather and alloy steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
9 total speakers
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
2 subwoofer(s)
205 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
Diversity antenna
14 total speakers
Speed sensitive volume control
1 subwoofer(s)
6 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
USB connection
Memory card slot
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
830 watts stereo output
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Power glass sunroof
Power glass sunroof
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Roof rack
Remote sunroof operation
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0
20 x 9.0
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Performance tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
2 Front Headrests
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Emergency Service*
Adaptive headlights
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Emergency braking preparation
Self-leveling headlights
Brake drying
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Roadside Assistance
3 Rear Headrests
4-Wheel ABS
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear Side Airbags (SPC)
Vehicle Alarm notification*
Emergency Service*
Brake drying
Self-leveling headlights
Pre-collision safety system
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Night View Assist Plus (SPC)
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Emergency braking preparation
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
High pressure washers headlamps

Options

Packages: 
Cognac/Black Bi-Color Interior Design Package
Driver Assistance Plus
Ivory White/Black Bi-Color Interior Design Package
Lighting Package
Executive Package
Dynamic Handling Package
M Sport Package
Driver Assistance Package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
Sport Package w/20" Wheel
Interior Sports Package
Designo Auburn Brown Leather Package
Designo Black Leather Package
Premium 1 Package
Parking Assist Package
Lane Tracking Package
On/Off Road Package
Sport PackageSport Package w/19" Wheel
Convenience Package
Lighting Package
Accessory Chrome Package
Active Curve System
Designo Porcelain Leather Package
Driver Assistance Package
Exterior Options: 
Space-Saver Spare
21" M Double-Spoke Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
20" V-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Run-Flat Tires
21" M Double-Spoke Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
20" M Double Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Run-Flat Tires
20" Star Spoke High Gloss Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Run-Flat Tires
Aluminum Running Boards
Trailer Hitch
Run-Flat Tires (SPC)
Heated Windshield Washer Reservoir (SPC)
Brushed Aluminum Running Boards w/Rubber Studs
Soft Close Doors
Illuminated Grille Star
Wheel Locking Bolts
20" Twin 5-spoke Alloy Wheels
Panorama Sunroof
KEYLESS-GO
20" AMG 5-Spoke Wheel
Interior Options: 
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Multi-Contour Seats
Rear Manual Side Window Shades
Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
Leather Dashboard
Ceramic Controls
Merino Leather Dashboard
Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Wireless Charging
Head-Up Display
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
Heated Steering Wheel
Multi-Contour Driver/Passenger Seat w/Massage
Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring
3-Zone Climate Control
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
Passenger Memory (SPC)
Cargo Management System (SPC)
Rear Seat Entertainment
Active Ventilated Front Seats
MB-TEX Wrapped Dashboard (SPC)
Wood/Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel
Splitview (SPC)
Lockable Rear Storage Compartment (SPC)
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Designo Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Rear Seats
Black Headliner (SPC)
Harman/kardon Sound System
Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System
Multicolor Interior Ambient Lighting w/Illuminated Front Door Sills

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
#806047
Black Dakota, leather
#101010
Canberra Beige/Black Dakota, leather
#D5D0C6
Cognac Dakota, leather
#977560
Cognac/Black Bi-Color Nappa, leather
#1D1D1D
Coral Red/Black Dakota, leather
#73231C
Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather
#5A403D
Ivory White and Black Dakota, leather
#C3C2BF
Ivory White/Black Bi-Color Nappa, premium leather
#1D1D1D
Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather
#8E877E
Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather
#E3DED4
Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather
#8D847D
Terra Dakota, leather
#604F49
Color: 
designo Auburn Brown, premium leather
#663A2D
designo Black, premium leather
#1B1B1B
designo Porcelain, premium leather
#D5CDC5