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BMW XM vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Lexus RC?

BMW XM vs Lexus RC: Key differences

BMW XM

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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 RC is substantially cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 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 noticeably more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 480 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is considerably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers clearly more boot space – 527 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries marginally 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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
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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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