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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or BMW XM?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs BMW XM: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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BMW XM

  • barely more power
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 25 km more than the BMW XM.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers barely more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 727 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 1,000 Nm.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers only slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
BMW XM

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
BMW XM

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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