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BMW XM vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes EQT?

BMW XM vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

BMW XM

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes EQT

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XM

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.

Mercedes EQT is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 88,368 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers significantly more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 198 km more than the BMW XM.

EQT

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 626 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 755 Nm more.

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.

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is markedly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries only slightly more – 531 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQT shows a few small advantages 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 £27,800
EQT

Mercedes EQT

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 278 km
BMW XM
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

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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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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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BMW XM
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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