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BMW XM vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

BMW XM vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

BMW XM

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,814 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 490 km more than the BMW XM.

IONIQ 5

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers significantly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 229 HP. That’s roughly 519 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is noticeably lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 740 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers marginally more boot space – 527 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries barely more – 530 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 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.

from £43,300
IONIQ 5

Hyundai IONIQ 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 229 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 570 km
BMW XM
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Hyundai IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 looks like a spaceship that moved into suburbia, pairing bold retro‑futuristic styling with a roomy, cleverly laid-out cabin that makes long trips surprisingly comfortable. Its electric character delivers instant, silky acceleration and low running costs, making it a smart, slightly cheeky pick for buyers who want tech, practicality and personality without the drama.

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BMW XM
Hyundai IONIQ 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
515 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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