BMW

BMW XM

Price $220,000 – $259,000
Fuel consumption 13.5 – 20.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 71%(view ratings)
The XM is the ultimate, highest-performance SUV in the BMW stable. It’s also the most powerful and most expensive, not to mention the heaviest at 2,764 kg. A twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 combines with an electric motor to create a performance-focused plug-in hybrid system generating 644 horsepower. The more hardcore XM Red Label even cranks output up to 738 horsepower. With a fully charged battery, pure electric range is announced at 50 km.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 71%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2025

No major change.

Pros

  • Impressive handling
  • High performance
  • Superbly crafted interior

Cons

  • Firm ride
  • Significant weight
  • Unreasonable price

Recalls

none