BMW XM vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWXM | Mercedes-BenzG-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 469–738 bhp (better) | 362–577 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.8–5.1 s (better) | 4.4–5.8 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (better) | 130–137 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 | G 450 d: 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 270 kW (367 hp), mild hybrid; G 500: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol, 330 kW (449 hp), mild hybrid; Mercedes-AMG G 63: 3,982 cc eight-cylinder petrol, 430 kW (585 hp), mild hybrid; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 700 Nm (50e), 1,000 Nm (Label) | 750 Nm (G 450 d), 600 Nm (G 500), 850 Nm (G 63) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 9G-TRONIC on the G 63) |
| Drive | M xDrive all-wheel drive | Permanent all-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 51–52 miles | – |
| Battery | 25.7 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 55.4–64.2 mpg (better) | 19.1–32.1 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) | WLTP combined: 28.5–32.1 mpg (G 450 d), 23.3–25.7 mpg (G 500), 18.1–19.1 mpg (G 63), depending on specification |
| CO2 emissions | 100–106 g/km (50e), 115–121 g/km (Label), WLTP combined | 231–259 g/km (G 450 d), 251–276 g/km (G 500), 337 g/km (G 63) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 527 litres | 575 litres (better) |
| Length | 5,110 mm | 4,825 mm |
| Width | 2,005 mm | 1,931 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,578 kg |
| Boot | 527 litres, 1,820 litres with the rear seats folded | 575 litres |
| Towing | 2,700 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling | 3,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| 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) | 4,825 mm long, 1,931 mm wide without mirrors (2,187 mm with), 1,973 mm high (Mercedes Germany technical data); 13.6 m turning circle (13.43 m G 63); kerb weight 2,578–2,660 kg (G 500), 2,635–2,717 kg (G 450 d), 2,648–2,743 kg (G 63); 100-litre fuel tank |
