The 2013 BMW X6 ranks 18 out of 19 Luxury Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 44 published reviews and test drives of the BMW X6, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2013 BMW X6 is ranked:

• ^#18in Luxury Midsize SUVs
• ^#21in Luxury Crossover SUVs

Reviewers appreciate the novelty of the 2013 BMW X6, a four-seat SUV with up to 555 horsepower. However, they say it’s an overall impractical purchase for nearly every SUV shopper.

Test drivers say the 2013 BMW X6 performs better than any SUV has a right to. They say that even its base six-cylinder engine provides great acceleration, and that it handles better than most SUVs. However, as a vehicle with such a focus on performance, reviewers say it could do better. They note that its hefty curb weight negatively impacts handling, and that sedans or smaller crossovers with similar cargo capacities can offer better performance. Although the BMW X6 is technically an SUV that comes standard with all-wheel drive, it’s in no way an off-road vehicle. Plus, the X6’s fuel economy isn’t stellar. Base trims get 16/23 mpg city/highway, according to the EPA, and models with larger engines get even worse mileage.

The BMW X6’s interior may be small compared with other crossovers, but reviewers say it’s well-made and well-equipped. It only seats four, which is unusual for an SUV, and it costs much more than many SUVs that offer more cargo and passenger space. Test drivers do note that BMW’s iDrive system remains overly complex, a complaint that’s been made about the system since it debuted.