The table below lists every trim of the 2008 BMW X6 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
xDrive35i Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L 300 300 6,000 4,894
xDrive50i Sport Utility 4D V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter 400 450 6,000 5,269

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

Other 2008 BMW models

The rest of BMW's 2008 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2008 BMW X5 6,000
2008 BMW 328 3,740
2008 BMW X3 3,500
2008 BMW X3 3.0si 3,500

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.