BMW X6 M vs Genesis GV70

Price and cost per week

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.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The BMW X6 M features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis GV70 gets a 14.5-inch display and 12.3-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 GV70. The Genesis GV70 counters with Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting. 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 GV70 offers leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW X6 M and 2-zone in the Genesis GV70.

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 GV70 responds with a Petrol making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

The BMW X6 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X6 M is 3.3s 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 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 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the BMW X6 M a 38L advantage.

For towing, the BMW X6 M leads with a 2,700kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 500kg 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 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 fuel for the Genesis GV70 about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $627 a year less for the Genesis GV70.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X6 M) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (BMW X6 M), 5 years (Genesis GV70).

Where each one leads

The BMW X6 M: more power (460kW against 224kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (580L against 542L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,700kg against 2,200kg).

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $247,900) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,936 a year against $3,563).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 59

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 to the BMW X6 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW X6 M ahead by 30 points), value (Genesis GV70 ahead by 28 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $627 less (10.3 L/100km against 12.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 580L in the BMW X6 M, 542L in the Genesis GV70.

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