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BMW X6 Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 BMW X6 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E71. with prices starting at $111,500 before on-road costs.
This BMW X6 is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the X6 Base uses 12.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 286g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 702km per full tank
The BMW X6 measures 1690mm (66.5 inches) in height, 4877mm (192.0 inches) in length, 1983mm (78.1 inches) in width with a 2933mm (115.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2070kg (4563.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The X6 Base comes standard with 255/50 R19 front tyres and 255/50 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
99.53 - 136.99 kW/t
56.29 kW/t
166.26 kW/t
Boot Space
570 litres
249 litres
958 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9 - 13.8 L/100km
9 L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Price
$111,500 - $145,000
$64,990
$277,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
1 year
7 years
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Dimensions
4,877 mm
1,983 mm
1,690 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,877 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,983 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm |
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Explore BMW X6 Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Type: Bluetooth
Cruise Control
Speed Limiter: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Location: Single Rear Middle
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 6
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Radio Settings: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 286
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 84
Engine (cc): 2979
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Main Capacity (L): 85
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 19
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
Maximum Speed (mph): 149
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 306
Maximum Power (kW): 225
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1300
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: E71
Wheelbase Type: Short
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Step
Step Location: Side
Side Step Type: Platform
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Location: Fuel Tank
Location: Transfer Case
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 51.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 1450
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 570
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 64.7
Front Track (mm): 1644
Overall Height (in): 66.5
Overall Height (mm): 1690
Overall Length (in): 192
Overall Length (mm): 4877
Overall Width (in): 78.1
Overall Width (mm): 1983
Rear Track (in): 67.2
Rear Track (mm): 1706
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 42
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12800
Wheelbase (in): 115.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2933
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 973
Rear Headroom (in): 37.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 946
Front Hip Room (in): 61.1
Front Hip Room (mm): 1551
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.6
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1513
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1521
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1448
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5953
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4564
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 6
Location: Glove Box
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 12
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Digital Display: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
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