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BMW XM vs BYD Han comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 517 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or BYD Han?

BMW XM vs BYD Han: Key differences

BMW XM

  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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BYD Han

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Han is significantly cheaper – starting at 59,200 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,982 £.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers significantly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 441 km more than the BMW XM.

Han

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 markedly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BYD Han takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers markedly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, BYD Han is somewhat lighter – 2,325 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers clearly more boot space – 527 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries clearly more – 525 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han is decisively 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 £59,200
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BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
BMW XM
BYD Han

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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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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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BMW XM
BYD Han

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
521 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
4,995 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
-
Height
1,495 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
335 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
517 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
380 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BYD
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