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BMW XM vs Ford Transit Connect - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (748 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (114700 £ vs 26700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Ford Transit Connect?

BMW XM

Ford Transit Connect

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Connect has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26700 £ , while the BMW XM costs 114700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87961 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.70 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Connect performs noticeable better – achieving up to 118 km, about 38 km more than the BMW XM.

Transit Connect

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 has a clearly edge – offering 748 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.40 s. That’s about 7.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW XM performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Transit Connect tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 64 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW XM pulls decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm difference.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW XM offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is significantly lighter – 1477 kg compared to 2695 kg. The difference is around 1218 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Connect performs clearly better – up to 3700 L, which is about 1880 L more than the BMW XM.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Connect distinct takes the win – 792 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 267 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect 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.

BMW XM
Ford Transit Connect

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Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 118 km

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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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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BMW XM
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
114700 - 157200 £
Price
26700 - 41500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
77 - 80 km
Electric Range
118 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
105 - 138 g/km
co2
11 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2695 - 2795 kg
Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5110 mm
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Width
2005 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1755 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Max trunk capacity
1820 L
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
602 - 792 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
700 - 1000 Nm
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2998 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

The BMW XM is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.