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BMW XM vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

BMW XM vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

BMW XM

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

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

BMW XM is considerably cheaper – starting at 116,100 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 232,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers significantly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 65 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers moderately more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 748 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 755 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,670 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,025 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries significantly more – 525 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plug-in 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 XM
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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BMW XM
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ferrari
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