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The G09 BMW XM is a five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, sold in the UK as the six-cylinder 50e and V8 Label.
- Body
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 469–738 bhp
- Range
- 51–52 mi
- Boot
- 527 l
What reviewers say
Carwow and Auto Express found the XM roomy and quick, but less engaging than smaller M SUVs and expensive beside its rivals. Both described a firm ride; Auto Express singled out the 23-inch wheels, while Carwow reported hesitant shifts under hard acceleration.
From carwow.co.uk and autoexpress.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Power
- 469–738 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 3.8–5.1 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Engine or motors
- XM 50e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 350 kW (476 hp) system output; XM Label: 4,395 cc V8 plus electric motor, 550 kW (748 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures
- Torque
- 700 Nm (50e), 1,000 Nm (Label)
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive
- M xDrive all-wheel drive
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 51–52 miles
- Battery
- 25.7 kWh
- Economy (WLTP)
- 55.4–64.2 mpg
- Range detail
- WLTP electric range 49–52 miles (50e) and 47–51 miles (Label); electric top speed 87 mph
- Charging
- 25.7 kWh usable battery; current BMW UK specifications list 11 kW AC and 0–100% in 2 hours 45 minutes, while the original XM and 2024 XM 50e releases list 7.4 kW AC
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 60.1–64.2 mpg and 2.5 miles/kWh (50e), 53.3–55.4 mpg and 2.4–2.5 miles/kWh (Label)
- CO2 emissions
- 100–106 g/km (50e), 115–121 g/km (Label), WLTP combined
Practicality
- Body
- SUV
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 527 litres
- Length
- 5,110 mm
- Width
- 2,005 mm
- Boot
- 527 litres, 1,820 litres with the rear seats folded
- Towing
- 2,700 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling
- Size
- 5,110 mm long, 2,005 mm wide (2,235 mm with mirrors), 1,755 mm high; 3,105 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,695 kg (50e), 2,800 kg (Label)
Pros and cons
Pros
- XM Label has 748 hp and 1,000 Nm, reaching 62 mph in 3.8 seconds
- Up to 52 miles of WLTP electric range (50e)
- Rated to tow 2,700 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling
Cons
- EC unladen weight of 2,695–2,800 kg (includes a 75 kg driver)
- 527-litre boot, smaller than the X5's
- Current UK specification lists a maximum 11 kW AC charging rate
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 245–542 bhp | 71.5–73.3 mi | 647 l | May 2022 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid | 362–577 bhp | – | 575 l | 2024 | |
| SUV | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 194–329 bhp | 74 mi | 545 l | Jul 2023 |
Sources
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/m-models/xm/bmw-xm-technical-data.html
- bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/m-models/xm/bmw-xm.html
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0404093EN_GB/the-first-ever-b…
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0412939EN_GB/the-bmw-xm-label…
- press.bmwgroup.com/united-kingdom/article/detail/T0439408EN_GB/bmw-model-update…
- press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/attachment/T0440119EN/619770
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