Compare performance (748 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Ford Transit Connect?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,338 £.
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 clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 680 Nm more.
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, Ford Transit Connect is considerably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,120 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries visibly more – 780 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.
The BMW XM 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.
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 |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
|
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
105 - 119 g/km
|
co2
-
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Cargo Van
|
|
Seats
7
|
Seats
2
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
|
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
527 L
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
2,005 mm
|
Width
1,855 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
505 - 525 kg
|
Payload
775 - 780 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Diesel
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Manuel
|
|
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
|
Power HP
122 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
|
Torque
320 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
|
Power kW
90 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2026
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
|
|
Brand
BMW
|
Brand
Ford
|