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BMW XM vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Kia Picanto?

BMW XM vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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 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.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 101,065 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia Picanto with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 680 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 Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 904 Nm more.

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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, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,571 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers significantly more boot space – 527 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries noticeably more – 525 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM leads convincingly 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
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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
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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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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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