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BMW XM vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

BMW XM vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

BMW XM

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

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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 132 HP. That’s roughly 616 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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 848 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,581 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers clearly more boot space – 527 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries clearly more – 525 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 359 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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 £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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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