The 2027 BMW X6 comes in three trims at BMW of Napa Valley: the xDrive40i, the M60i and the M Competition, running from $77,300 to $136,100 before destination. Most buyers land on the xDrive40i for everyday value or the M60i for a real step up in power without the M Competition's fuel and ride trade-offs. Below is every trim broken down, a side-by-side matrix, the most common trim questions, and a straight answer on what each step up actually buys you.

Key Numbers

• xDrive40i starts at $77,300: 375 hp, 5.2-second 0-60, 23 mpg combined.
• M60i starts at $98,000: 523 hp, 4.2-second 0-60, 19 mpg combined, a $20,700 step up.
• M Competition starts at $136,100: 617 hp, 3.7-second 0-60, 15 mpg combined, a $38,100 step up from the M60i.
• Only the xDrive40i and M60i offer a tow hitch; the M Competition does not.

2027 X6 Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	Positioning
xDrive40i	$77,300	The value entry point: inline-6 power, full technology suite, the trim most buyers should start with
M60i	$98,000	The everyday performance pick: V-8 power and M xDrive without giving up daily livability
M Competition	$136,100	The halo trim: the quickest, most track-tuned X6 BMW builds, at the cost of the tow hitch option

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

xDrive40i

Starting MSRP $77,300 (excluding destination). Engine: 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-6, 375 hp, 398 lb-ft of torque, with 48V mild-hybrid assist. Drivetrain: xDrive all-wheel drive, standard, the only configuration offered. Standard equipment includes M Sport suspension, an M Leather Steering Wheel, a 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster paired with a 14.9-inch Central Information Display, and 22-inch wheel availability. Key packages: M Sport Professional Package (matte-black kidney frame, M High-gloss Shadowline trim, red or blue M Sport brakes), Driving Assistance Professional Package, Premium Package and Climate Comfort Package. Who it's for: a buyer who wants the X6's coupe-SUV styling and a genuinely quick daily driver, without paying V-8 running costs.

M60i

Starting MSRP $98,000 (excluding destination), a $20,700 step up from the xDrive40i. Engine: 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V-8, 523 hp, 553 lb-ft of torque, with 48V mild-hybrid assist. Drivetrain: M xDrive with an Active M Differential, standard. Standard equipment adds an M Sport Professional Package as available (matte-black kidney frame, M Shadowline trim, red M Sport Brakes), Integral Active Steering as available, and Multi-contour front seats as available. Key packages: Adaptive M Suspension Professional, Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof, Harman Kardon surround sound. Who it's for: a buyer who wants real V-8 power and M xDrive every day, without the M Competition's fuel bill or firmer ride.

M Competition

Starting MSRP $136,100 (excluding destination), a $38,100 step up from the M60i. Engine: the same 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V-8 as the M60i, tuned to 617 hp, same 553 lb-ft of torque. Drivetrain: M xDrive with Active M Differential, standard, with Integral Active Steering also standard. Standard equipment includes 21"/22" M Star-Spoke Bicolor wheels, a quad-tailpipe M Sport exhaust, and Adaptive M Suspension Professional. Key packages: M Driver's Package (raises the electronically limited top speed to 177 mph), Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof, Extended Merino leather. Trade-off: BMW does not offer a trailer hitch option on this trim. Who it's for: a buyer chasing the quickest, most track-capable X6 BMW builds, who does not need to tow.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

	xDrive40i	M60i	M Competition
Starting MSRP	$77,300	$98,000	$136,100
Engine	3.0L inline-6	4.4L V-8	4.4L V-8
Horsepower	375 hp	523 hp	617 hp
0-60 mph	5.2 sec	4.2 sec	3.7 sec
Drivetrain	xDrive AWD	M xDrive	M xDrive
EPA combined	23 mpg	19 mpg	15 mpg
Max towing	7,209 lbs	7,200 lbs	not offered
Seating	5 / 2 rows	5 / 2 rows	5 / 2 rows

Common 2027 X6 Trim Comparisons

xDrive40i vs M60i

The step from xDrive40i to M60i swaps the inline-6 for a V-8, cuts the 0-60 time from 5.2 to 4.2 seconds, and adds M xDrive with an Active M Differential, all for $20,700. The trade is 4 mpg combined (23 down to 19) and a firmer, more performance-tuned ride. For most daily drivers around Fairfield and the North Bay, the xDrive40i's 375 hp is already plenty; the M60i is for someone who specifically wants the V-8 character and can absorb the extra fuel cost.

M60i vs M Competition

Both trims share the identical 4.4-liter V-8, so the $38,100 step from M60i to M Competition is really a step in tuning: 94 more horsepower (523 to 617), a full second quicker to 60 mph, and standard equipment that leans harder into track use (staggered wheels, quad exhaust, Adaptive M Suspension Professional as standard rather than optional). The real trade is the tow hitch: the M Competition does not offer one at all. A buyer who tows anything, even occasionally, should stop at the M60i.

The X6 Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Step	Added cost	What it adds	Who it's for
xDrive40i to M60i	$20,700	148 more hp, V-8 sound and character, M xDrive with Active M Differential	A driver who wants real V-8 performance as a daily driver
M60i to M Competition	$38,100	94 more hp, a full second quicker to 60, standard track-leaning equipment	A driver chasing the fastest X6 BMW builds, who does not need to tow

The xDrive40i is the volume trim here, and for good reason: it covers the coupe-SUV styling, the full technology suite and a genuinely quick daily driver at the lowest running cost in the lineup. The M60i is for the buyer who has driven the xDrive40i and specifically wants more, without needing a car tuned for the track. The M Competition is a deliberate choice for a narrower buyer: someone who wants the quickest, most focused X6 BMW sells and has already decided towing isn't part of the plan.

Which 2027 X6 Trim Is Right for You?

If you primarily want a comfortable, efficient daily driver

The xDrive40i. 23 mpg combined and 375 hp cover commuting and weekend driving without a V-8's fuel bill.

If you tow a boat, small trailer or camper

Either the xDrive40i or the M60i, each capable of pulling around 7,200 pounds with the factory hitch installed. The M Competition skips the hitch option entirely.

If you want real V-8 power but still drive the car every day

The M60i. 523 hp and M xDrive, with a ride BMW still tuned for daily comfort rather than the track.

If your priority is outright speed and you don't need to tow

The M Competition. 617 hp and a 3.7-second 0-60 make it the quickest X6 in the lineup, full stop.

If you're deciding between the M60i and M Competition on budget alone

The M60i carries the same V-8 architecture and most of the M Competition's character for $38,100 less, and it keeps the tow hitch option the M Competition gives up.

Shop 2027 X6 Trims at BMW of Napa Valley

BMW of Napa Valley stocks the X6 lineup in Fairfield and can put you in an xDrive40i, M60i and M Competition back to back so you can feel the difference yourself on the same stretch of I-80 between Vacaville and Vallejo, or up Highway 29 into Napa Valley. The team can walk through available packages on each trim and confirm real-time inventory before you commit to a configuration.

2027 X6 Trim FAQs

What's the price difference between X6 trims?

The xDrive40i starts at $77,300, the M60i at $98,000 (a $20,700 step up), and the M Competition at $136,100 (a $38,100 step up from the M60i).

Which X6 trim has the best fuel economy?

The xDrive40i, at an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined. The M60i returns 19 mpg combined and the M Competition 15 mpg combined.

Do all X6 trims come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. Every trim comes standard with xDrive all-wheel drive; the M60i and M Competition upgrade to M xDrive with an Active M Differential.

Is the M60i worth the step up from the xDrive40i?

If you want real V-8 power and M xDrive as a daily driver, yes. It adds 148 hp and cuts a full second off the 0-60 time for $20,700, at the cost of about 4 mpg combined.

Which X6 trim can tow the most?

The xDrive40i, at up to 7,209 pounds, narrowly ahead of the M60i's 7,200 pounds. BMW leaves the tow hitch off the M Competition's option list entirely.

What do you give up moving from the M60i to the M Competition?

Mainly fuel economy (19 mpg combined down to 15) and the ability to tow, since the M Competition offers no hitch option. In exchange you get 94 more horsepower and a full second off the 0-60 time.

Can I order a 2027 X6, or do I have to buy from stock?

BMW of Napa Valley can check current stock and discuss ordering a specific build for buyers who want a configuration not currently on the lot.

Does BMW of Napa Valley negotiate prices on the X6?

No. The store's Premier Pure Promise prices every vehicle up front, with no negotiation and no commission paid to sales staff.

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