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BMW XM vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes EQS SUV?

BMW XM vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

BMW XM

  • moderately more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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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.

Mercedes EQS SUV is noticeably cheaper – starting at 95,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,170 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 615 km more than the BMW XM.

EQS SUV

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 moderately more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 658 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers barely more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 950 Nm. That’s about 50 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 5.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2,695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers moderately more boot space – 645 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries marginally more – 570 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 615 - 695 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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Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
-
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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