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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
114700 - 157200 £
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Price
26700 - 41500 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
77 - 80 km
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Electric Range
118 km
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Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
105 - 138 g/km
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co2
11 - 153 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
69 L
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Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
7
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2695 - 2795 kg
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Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
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Trunk capacity
527 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5110 mm
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Length
4500 - 4868 mm
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Width
2005 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
1755 mm
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Height
1856 - 1860 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1820 L
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Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
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Payload
602 - 792 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
476 - 748 HP
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Power HP
102 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
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Torque
700 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
280 - 350 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
2998 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Ford
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The BMW XM is available as All-Wheel Drive.