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BMW XM vs Mercedes V Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (748 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (114700 £ vs 48200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes V Class?

BMW XM

Mercedes V Class

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.

Mercedes V Class has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48200 £, while the BMW XM costs 114700 £. That’s a price difference of around 66521 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW XM manages with 4.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a decisively edge – offering 748 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 511 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW XM performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes V Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW XM pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm difference.

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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 a bit more seating capacity – 7 vs 6.

In curb weight, Mercedes V Class is evident lighter – 2192 kg compared to 2695 kg. The difference is around 503 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes V Class offers decisively more room – 1410 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 883 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs clearly better – up to 5010 L, which is about 3190 L more than the BMW XM.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes V Class clearly takes the win – 908 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 383 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW XM shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £114,700
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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 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 77 - 80 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
114700 - 157200 £
Price
48200 - 83300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 138 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2695 - 2795 kg
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Length
5110 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
2005 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1755 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Max trunk capacity
1820 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
700 - 1000 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2998 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
BMW
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What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

The BMW XM is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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