BMW X6 towing capacity by year
The BMW X6 has tow data across 18 model years, from 2008 through 2025. The most recent 2025 BMW X6 carries a maximum tow rating of 7,200 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW X6 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
BMW X6 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the BMW X6, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent BMW X6 years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW X6 | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2024 BMW X6 | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2023 BMW X6 | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2022 BMW X6 | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2021 BMW X6 | 3 | 7,200 |
Older BMW X6 years (2008–2020)
Earlier model years for the BMW X6, going back to 2008. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X6 | 3 | 7,200 |
| 2019 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2018 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2017 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2016 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2015 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2014 BMW X6 | 2 | 6,000 |
| 2013 BMW X6 | 2 | 6,000 |
| 2012 BMW X6 | 2 | 6,000 |
| 2011 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2010 BMW X6 | 3 | 6,000 |
| 2009 BMW X6 | 2 | 6,000 |
| 2008 BMW X6 | 2 | 6,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.