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BMW XM vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

BMW XM vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

BMW XM

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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,510 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 29 km more than the BMW XM.

E-Class Estate

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 markedly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 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, Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries a bit more – 645 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
BMW XM
Mercedes E-Class Estate

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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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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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BMW XM
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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