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BMW XM vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Toyota Corolla?

BMW XM vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

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.

Toyota Corolla is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,565 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Corolla

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 178 HP. That’s roughly 570 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 Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

XM

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers markedly more boot space – 527 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries somewhat more – 525 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM comes out modestly 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 £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
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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BMW XM
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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