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BMW XM vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or VW Touran?

BMW XM vs VW Touran: Key differences

BMW XM

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

VW Touran is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,147 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW XM uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 598 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

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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, VW Touran is considerably lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers visibly more boot space – 834 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries a bit more – 601 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 - 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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Reviews VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW XM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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