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New BMW X5 M and X6 M debut with Competition siblings

2020 BMW X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition
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  • 2020 BMW X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition

The 4th generation BMW X5 and the 3rd generation BMW X6 has now got the M and its more powerful Competition siblings. The photos here showcase only the latter.

Starting with the X5 M Competition, the exterior design highlights include M-specific gloss black Kidney Grille with double bars, large air intakes with Track-ready cooling system, M gills on the side, body-colored wheel arch extensions, aerodynamically optimized exterior mirrors, roof spoiler, M exhaust system, and M light-alloy wheels measuring 21-inch at the front and 22-inch at the rear.

The new X6 M Competition too gets a similar treatment as mentioned above and also gets a subtle rear spoiler in addition to the roof spoiler. Both models get M compound brakes with discs measuring 395 mm at the front with 6-piston fixed calipers and 380 mm at the rear with single-piston floating calipers. A special paint called Urban Green metallic joins the color charts.

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Interiors too are typical of the other Competition models that we saw not too long ago. Highlights include M leather steering wheel with red M1/M2 buttons, BMW Live Cockpit Professional with M-specific displays in the instrument cluster, a standard Head-Up Display, fine-grain Merino leather-trimmed dashboard, M selector lever, M multifunction seats with hexagonal quilting, and Alcantara headliner.

Options include BMW Laserlight with a high-beam range up to 500 metres (Adaptive LED headlights are standard), BMW Display Key, wireless smartphone charging, Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof, Ambient Air package, rear-seat entertainment system, and Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.

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The high-performance SUVs also get M-specific adaptive suspension and active roll stabilization system. The driver can alter the damper setup with Comfort, Sport, and Sport Plus modes. In addition, the M Servotronic steering (with variable ratio) gets two steering response settings that can be selected at the push of a button to enhance either comfort or precision in dynamic handling situations.

Optional driver assistance systems include Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Night Vision system, Lane Change Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Collision Prevention. The Driving Assistant Professional package adds a number of features, such as the Steering and lane control assistant, Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection, Lane Change Assistant, Evasion Assistant, Emergency Stop Assistant, Crossroads warning, Wrong-way warning, and Front Cross Traffic Alert systems.

Parking Assistant comes as standard and so are the Active Park Distance Control, a rearview camera, and Reversing Assistant. Buyers can opt for Parking Assistant Plus, featuring the Top View, Panorama View, 3D Top View and Remote 3D View functions.

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All four models are powered by a 4.4-litre (4,395 cc) V8 twin-turbo petrol engine, paired to an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission that sends power to all four wheels via rear-biased xDrive AWD system. The cars also get Active M Differential at the rear.

In the X5 M and X6 M, the engine is tuned to produce 441 kW (600 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque between 1,800-5,600 rpm. The Competition models on the other side get 460 kW (625 hp) at 6,000 rpm and the same 750 Nm of torque between 1,800-5,800 rpm, which is 200 rpm more.

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The X5 M and the X6 M are claimed to sprint from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds while the Competition models take 0.1 seconds less. The top speed, however, is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph), which can be upgraded to 290 km/h (180 mph) with the optional M Driver’s Package.

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