BMW X6 M vs Genesis Electrified GV70
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 59
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
BMW X6 M
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$247,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 460kW
- Economy
- 12.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 580L
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Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 59
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$247,900RRP
- no option data for this car
$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW X6 M Competition
$247,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,123 a week in repayments ($247,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 starts $115,100 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$591/wk(≈$2,561/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis Electrified GV70 at $132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X6 MDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW X6 M. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the BMW X6 M and 10 on the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW X6 M
None open on our record
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW X6 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 27-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW X6 M stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Genesis Electrified GV70. The Genesis Electrified GV70 counters with V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW X6 M gets merino leather upholstery while the Genesis Electrified GV70 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X6 M and 3-zone in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW X6 M uses a Petrol producing 460kW and 750Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 responds with a Electric Motor making 360kW and 700Nm, paired to a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.
The BMW X6 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 360kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X6 M is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The BMW X6 M measures 4,948mm long on a 2,972mm wheelbase, 233mm longer than the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW X6 M generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 580L in the BMW X6 M and 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, giving the BMW X6 M a 77L advantage.
For towing, the BMW X6 M leads with a 2,700kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis Electrified GV70's turning circle is 1.2 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.7 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW X6 M costs about $3,563 a year (12.5 L/100km) and electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X6 M) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW X6 M), 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70).
Where each one leads
The BMW X6 M: more power (460kW against 360kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (580L against 503L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,700kg against 1,800kg).
The Genesis Electrified GV70: the lower starting price ($132,800 against $247,900).
The Verdict
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 59
The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the BMW X6 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 27 points), value (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 580L in the BMW X6 M, 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$591/wk(≈$2,561/mo)
Estimate on the Genesis Electrified GV70 at $132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW X6 MDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW X6 M and Genesis Electrified GV70?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is the cheapest at $132,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW X6 M by $115,100.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW X6 M, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW X6 M has the largest boot at 580L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW X6 M has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,700kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW X6 M makes the most power at 460kW. The BMW X6 M is quickest to 100km/h in 3.9s.
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