BMW X6 towing capacity
The 2020 BMW X6 is rated for up to 7,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 BMW X6
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 BMW X6
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 BMW X6
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 BMW X6
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2016 BMW X6
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6footnote *: with Class III hitch; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 6,000 lbs | p. 2 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 BMW X6
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the BMW X6's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 7,500 lbs; 2019: 6,000 lbs; 2018: 6,000 lbs; 2017: 6,000 lbs; 2016: 6,000 lbs; 2015: 6,000 lbs.
What hitch are the BMW X6 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.