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BMW 7 Series vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or BMW XM?

BMW 7 Series vs BMW XM: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 7 Series is slightly cheaper – starting at 102,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 80 km on a single charge.

XM

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers moderately more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is slightly lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers only slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM is slightly ahead 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 80 km
BMW 7 Series
BMW XM

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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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 7 Series
BMW XM

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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