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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
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Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
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Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
527 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
425 - 600 kg
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
476 - 748 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
BMW
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