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BMW XM vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Hyundai Staria?

BMW XM vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

BMW XM

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Staria

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Staria is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Staria

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 considerably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 633 Nm more.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is a bit lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 304 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 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 Plugin 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
Hyundai Staria

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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 Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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BMW XM
Hyundai Staria

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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