The BMW X6 , is something even nastier than its brother X5!The X6 M is a piece of automotive engineering that shouldn’t exist, its total lack of practicality suggesting it is more about art than function, the automotive equivalent of Mount Everest–BMW built it because it could.

Upholding its engineering reputation, BMW fits the 4.4-liter V-8 with its double-VANOS continuously variable valve timing and direct injection, making for an engine that produces plenty of torque at low speeds. The twin turbos, one for each bank of four cylinders, force air into the engine at 22 psi, cranking up overall engine output to 555 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque which is incredible.

Given the similar power train and chassis, the X6 M should be virtually identical to the X5 M.The X6 M’s roofline, sloping radically down toward the hatchback, tortures rear-seat passengers with minimal headroom. Cargo space is also limited to things that can lie flat.

The X6 M seems designed with the sadist in mind, a person who would welcome people into the back seat, grin, then proceed to drive like a madman until the rear-seat passengers were suffering neck pains that would keep a team of chiropractors in business for 50 years. And on arriving at a destination, said sadistic driver would look in the cargo area and say, sorry, couldn’t fit your suitcases in, guess you’ll have to live in those clothes for the next few days.

BOTTOM LINE!!!

The 2010 BMW X6 M is one of the more impractical cars, the X6 body design having the stance of an SUV but none of the interior room. However, it is also incredibly technically advanced. From engine bay to suspension, BMW poured the expertise of a small country of engineers into its development. That a heavy pseudo-SUV can carve corners and blast to 60 mph in well less than 5 seconds like the X6 M is nothing short of a technical marvel. Too bad about the fuel economy.

The cabin tech is also very good, although we wish BMW wouldn’t nitpick over each option. Fortunately, navigation and Bluetooth do come as standard in the X6 M. There are a few useful driver aid features, such as a rearview camera, head-up display, and automatic high beams. But what’s missing in the X6 M are features such as blind-spot detection, adaptive cruise control, and lane drift warning, which are features that can be found in much less expensive cars.

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