While the BMW X6 M50d is an amazing car in its own right, the 1M Coupe has just about reached iconic levels with BMW M fans and car enthusiasts alike.
It’s easy to understand why so many people look up to it. It’s small, agile, relatively lightweight, and packs a wallop thanks to its 340 PS (335 HP) 3.0-liter six-shooter, also good for 500 Nm (368 lb-ft) of torque.
In comparison, the diesel-powered BMW X6 M50d is good for 381 PS (375 HP) and 740 Nm (545 lb-ft) of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.2 seconds, despite its total weight of 2,260 kg (4,982 lbs) – approximately 690 kg (1,521 lbs) more than the 1M Coupe.
And yes, that weight difference is truly massive. It’s like having eight average-built full-grown men riding inside of the 1M – and yet the diesel-powered SUV is slower to 100 km/h by just 0.3 seconds, a truly remarkable achievement.
But what about rolling starts? Reckon they favor the 1M or the torquey X6 M50d? You know what to do to find out.