A = Economy M = Manual Economy mode is for low fuel consumption. The converter lockup clutch automatically enables in 3rd and 4th gears. This is the default program. Manual mode is for single-gear driving. (automatically 3rd gear if your shifter is in the D position.) The gear selected will be used when starting from a stand-still as well. So you can lock your tranny in 1st gear for going up steep hills. You can lock your tranny in 3rd gear in extremely bad/slippery conditions for better traction as well.
The 2011 BMW X6-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2012 BMW X5-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2012 BMW X6-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2013 BMW X6-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2010 BMW X5-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2014 BMW X6-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2011 BMW X5-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2010 BMW X6-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
The 2013 BMW X5-M has a 6-speed shiftable automatic.
it is a automatic and manual tranny
Manual Shift Mode - off setting is fully automatic
The M stands for Motorsport in the BMW M series