Basically, the BMW X6 is an X5 with a chop-top to give it a crossover look and more stylish and aerodynamics.
The BMW X6 does a lot of things well, in my opinion; however, it also does some things not so well.
First, it is comfortable, very comfortable. I am 6' 2" and I fit comfortably in the front and back of this vehicle.
The seats are comfy, and although the top of the vehicle is significantly lower than the X5 I do not find my self hitting my head getting in, out, or moving around the car.
Appearance wise, I like the X6, I think it took the less exciting X5 dropped the roof with some rear sloping and made a sportier X5 for those who want it.
While the X6 looses a lot of space by doing this, we must keep in mind that the people purchasing this vehicle are aware of this fact. Visually the X5 and the X6 look similar, as they do use the same chassis. From the side of both of these vehicles a loss of space is evident, and what some do not realize is that an crossover vehicle is just that a CROSS OVER. It sits higher than a sedan for those who like a higher ride, and smaller than a SUV for those who do not like driving large SUV's because of various reasons. Not everyone needs to fit a large amount of extraneous items in their car every time they leave the house. This car is designed for them.
Engine is simply fantastic, the X6 uses a 3.0L DOHC engine with Twin Turbo's. It can function in manual and automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. The xDrive 35i model features 23mpg, 306bhp, and does 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds. Thats pretty darn fast. It tops out at just under 150 mph, while the X6 M version of this vehicle features an enormous 555bhp. Wow.
The BMW X6 xDrive35i starts at $58,900, which is indeed, quite pricey. And like most car companies this almost 60K doesn't include all the fun do-dads and knick-knacks. But if your in the market for a BMW already, than $60,000+ shouldn't be too much of a problem for you. While the Ford Edge has an MSRP of nearly half that of the BMW, it will not be a BMW.
While the Ford Edge Sport (note: the italics as on the back of the vehicle ohhhhhh ahhhhhhh) is a good looking car and costs $20,000 less than the BMW X6 base trim it also lacks the quality german engineering we all know and love.
Price wise I would go with the Ford Edge Sport as it still provides a sporty, "edgy", crossover look for 2/3 the price and provides the same horsepower.
However, if I was even in the market for a crossover in the first place, and I had $70,000 to spend, I would have to go with the X6. Its better quality, performs better despite the consistency in horse power, and you will feel less bad when you own an X6 and Ford releases a redesigned Edge the following year making yours look outdated.
And frankly, this just looks fricken cool...
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