BMW X6 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on BMW X6 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 5.1 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4760 rpm
    • Average torque: 656 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2211 kg / 4875 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3201 kg / 7058 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 BMW X6 through generations

  • M50i —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • M50d —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)
  • 30d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 40i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 40d —8 Steptronic (700 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • M50i 8 Steptronic—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40i 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • M50i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 40i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    M50i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 79%
    M50d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    40i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 79%
    40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle M50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle M50d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 40i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X6 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4740 rpm
      • Average torque: 596 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2110 kg / 4653 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3055 kg / 6736 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW X6 through generations

  • 30d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 35i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 40d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • M50d —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)
  • 50i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 30d 8 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 8 Steptronic—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 35i 8 Steptronic—5800-6400 rpm.
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M50d 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    35i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6400 rpm. 69%
    40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M50d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    50i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M50d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on BMW X6 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4740 rpm
      • Average torque: 576 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2134 kg / 4705 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3079 kg / 6789 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW X6 through generations

  • 35i —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 30d —8 Steptronic (540 Nm)
  • 50i —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • 40d —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • M50d —8 AT (740 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 35i 8 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • M50d 8 AT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 35i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 30d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 50i 8 Steptronic—5500-6400 rpm.
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • M50d 8 AT—4000-4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    35i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 69%
    30d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    50i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6400 rpm. 79%
    40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    M50d Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle M50d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW X6 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic, 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4820 rpm
      • Average torque: 540 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2111 kg / 4655 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3056 kg / 6738 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 BMW X6 through generations

  • 50i —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • 30d —6 Steptronic (520 Nm)
  • 35i —6 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 35d —6 Steptronic (580 Nm)
  • 40d —8 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 50i 6 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 30d 6 Steptronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35i 6 Steptronic—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 35d 6 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 50i 6 Steptronic—5500-6400 rpm.
  • 30d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 35i 6 Steptronic—5800-6250 rpm.
  • 35d 6 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 40d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    50i Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6400 rpm. 79%
    30d Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    35i Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6250 rpm. 69%
    35d Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    40d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 50i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 30d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 35i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 35d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 40d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%