It includes a twin scroll twin turbo version of BMW N63 engine with Cylinder-bank Comprehensive Manifold (CCM). Engine is rated 555 PS (547 hp/408 kW)@6000rpm and 680 N·m (502 lb·ft)@1500-5650rpm.

Other features include 6-speed M Sports Automatic transmission with aluminum pull-style paddles on steering wheel, M Dynamic Mode feature, 10mm lower Adaptive Drive suspension, 4-piston fixed calipers with 15.6" rotor at front and 4-piston floating calipers with 15.2" rotor at rear, 20-in alloy wheels with 275/40R20 front and 315/35R20 run flat tires, special gills in the front fenders, 20-inch light-alloy wheels.

The 2010 BMW X6 M has MSRP of US$89,725.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.