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BMW XM vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 110,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Lexus LM?

BMW XM vs Lexus LM: Key differences

BMW XM

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lexus LM

  • barely cheaper
  • a bit 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:

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.

Lexus LM is barely cheaper – starting at 110,100 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

LM

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 considerably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 542 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus LM is a bit lighter – 2,345 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries barely more – 535 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 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
Lexus LM

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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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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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BMW XM
Lexus LM

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 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
160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
525 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
206 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
152 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
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