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CUPRA Formentor vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or BMW XM?

CUPRA Formentor vs BMW XM: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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BMW XM

  • substantially more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Formentor is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 46 km more than the BMW XM.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

Formentor

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 5.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is considerably lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 1,261 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers a bit more boot space – 527 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries barely more – 526 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
BMW XM

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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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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CUPRA Formentor
BMW XM

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
BMW
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