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BMW XM vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Suzuki Jimny?

BMW XM vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

XM

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Jimny is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90,865 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Jimny

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 102 HP. That’s roughly 646 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 870 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,530 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries clearly more – 525 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM is far ahead overall 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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BMW XM
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Suzuki
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