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BMW XM vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or CUPRA Formentor?

BMW XM vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

BMW XM

  • significantly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Formentor is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,391 £.

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

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 46 km more than the BMW XM.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers significantly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

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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 Formentor is clearly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive overall lead 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
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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 Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
32 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 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
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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