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BMW XM vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Nissan Interstar?

BMW XM vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Nissan Interstar

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Interstar is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,983 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers clearly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 330 km more than the BMW XM.

Interstar

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 clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

XM

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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is visibly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 642 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 922 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar leads convincingly 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 £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 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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The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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