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BMW XM vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 231 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or CUPRA Born?

BMW XM vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

BMW XM

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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CUPRA Born

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably 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.

CUPRA Born is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81,471 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers considerably more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 479 km more than the BMW XM.

Born

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Born takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 690 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, CUPRA Born is considerably lighter – 1,828 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 867 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers clearly more boot space – 527 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries moderately more – 525 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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 £34,700
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 559 km
BMW XM
CUPRA Born

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Dimensions and Body

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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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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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BMW XM
CUPRA Born

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
34,700 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
428 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,969 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
441 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
204 - 231 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
265 - 310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
150 - 170 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
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