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BMW X6 2008 fuel consumption

BMW X6 from 2008 to 2012 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 38% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 44% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 33% higher. Since 2008 the BMW X6 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been similar to average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearDiesel cars
All carmakersBMW X6
2008+13%+31%
Show all years
2009+14%+31%
2010+16%+33%
2011+19%+34%
2012+23%+34%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of BMW X6.

2008 - 2012

BMW X6 2008 E71 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines19.9 MPG
11.8 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines30.0 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines22.6 MPG
10.4 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+33%
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
3.0 liter petrol engine
BMW X6 2008 3.0 xDrive35i 306 HP 4x4 automatic 21.6 MPG
10.9 l/100km
3.0 liter diesel engine
BMW X6 2008 3.0 xDrive30d 235 HP 4x4 automatic 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
22.4 MPG
10.5 l/100km+28%
BMW X6 2010 3.0 xDrive30d 245 HP 4x4 automatic 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km+28%
BMW X6 2008 3.0 xDrive35d 286 HP 4x4 automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
21.2 MPG
11.1 l/100km+34%
BMW X6 2010 3.0 40d 306 HP 4x4 automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
22.4 MPG
10.5 l/100km+40%
4.4 liter petrol engine
BMW X6 2008 4.4 xDrive50i 408 HP 4x4 automatic 18.8 MPG
12.5 l/100km
BMW X6 2010 4.4 ActiveHybrid 408 HP 4x4 automatic 23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km
BMW X6 2009 4.4 M 555 HP 4x4 automatic 16.9 MPG
13.9 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.