Tow Capacities

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BMW X6 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the BMW X6. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered16 (2008–2023)
Configurations38
Highest rating in our dataset7,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,543 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a BMW X6 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

BMW X6 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

BMW X6 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20237,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,543 lbs2Open year
20227,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,315 lbs2Open year
20217,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,323 lbs3Open year
20207,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,323 lbs3Open year
20196,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,425 lbs3Open year
20186,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,110 lbs2Open year
20176,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,110 lbs3Open year
20166,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,110 lbs3Open year
20156,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,109 lbs3Open year
20146,000 lbs6,000 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20136,000 lbs6,000 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20126,000 lbs6,000 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20116,000 lbs6,000 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20106,000 lbs6,000 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20096,000 lbs6,000 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20086,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,190 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

BMW X6 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which BMW X6 years can tow my trailer?

Compare BMW X6 model years

20222023
Min towing7,000 lbs7,000 lbs
Max towing7,000 lbs7,000 lbs
Max payload1,315 lbs1,543 lbs
Configurations22
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.15, 3.393.15, 3.39
Engines3.0 liters I-6, 4.4 liters V-83.0 liters I-6, 4.4 liters V-8
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (7,000 lbs).
  • 2023 shows a 228 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2022.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse BMW X6 configurations

Showing 38 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,543 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 994 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,315 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,246 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 M50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,315 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 sDrive40i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,323 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,246 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 sDrive40i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,323 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 xDrive40i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.39 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,246 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 7,000 lbs · Payload 1,315 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 sDrive35i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,425 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 xDrive35i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,325 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,350 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive35i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 sDrive35i 4dr3.0 liters I-6 · 4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive35i3.0 liters I-6 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 xDrive50i4.4 liters V-8 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 sDrive35i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,110 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 sDrive35i 4dr4x2 · 3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,109 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,109 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,109 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive35i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 xDrive50i3.15 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 xDrive35i3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 xDrive50i3.64 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 xDrive35i3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 xDrive50i3.64 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 937 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 xDrive35i3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,190 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 xDrive50i3.64 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,025 lbs
    Open year

BMW X6 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20237,000 lbs7,000 lbs1,543 lbs10
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20196,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,425 lbs24
2000s2000–20092008, 20096,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,190 lbs4

BMW X6 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2023994 lbs1,543 lbs2Open year
20221,246 lbs1,315 lbs2Open year
20211,246 lbs1,323 lbs3Open year
20201,246 lbs1,323 lbs3Open year
20191,325 lbs1,425 lbs3Open year
20181,110 lbs1,110 lbs2Open year
20171,110 lbs1,110 lbs3Open year
20161,110 lbs1,110 lbs3Open year
20151,109 lbs1,109 lbs3Open year
2014937 lbs937 lbs2Open year
2013937 lbs937 lbs2Open year
2012937 lbs937 lbs2Open year
2011937 lbs937 lbs2Open year
2010937 lbs937 lbs2Open year
2009937 lbs937 lbs2Open year
20081,025 lbs1,190 lbs2Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How BMW X6 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2019 → 2020: Maximum towing 6,000 lbs → 7,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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