Performance Review: BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW X6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular BMW X6 has a 4395cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The X6 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the X6's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2304 kgs (5079 lbs) this makes the BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW X6 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4395cc 32V V8 engine produces 445 bhp (331 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 480 lb-ft (650.7 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW X6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2004 TVR Cerbera 4.0 (218.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW X6.

The BMW X6 has a Power to weight ratio of 193.1 bhp per ton and 208.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 X6 competing with the 2004 TVR Cerbera 4.0 (218.1 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 (217.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW X6 generating around 208.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2003 Aston-Martin DB9 5.9 V12 (233.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 BMW X6 M Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F85 (233.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the X6 and the 1969 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 7.5 V8

When talking about the performance of the BMW X6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.69 secs @ 99.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 7.5 V8 (13.65 secs), the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (13.66 secs), and the 1985 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 (13.66 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 X6 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 BMW X6 xDrive50i 4.4 V8 F16 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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