Race the BMW XM on the Autobahn!

X5 M Outpaces Heavier Vehicle.

BMW claims that the XM is their very first solitary model since the M1, though both vehicles come with separate mindsets. The sports car comes in the form of a slim silhouette and adheres to a lightweight, mid-engined design, while the humongous SUV is largely hefty. Nonetheless, with an enormously potent electrified V8 engine, this enormous opulence machine can still slither on the Autobahn in an instant. A successive acceleration trial, coupled with a top speed race, has recently revealed the strength of the XM at its peak.

The XM yielded outcomes of 4.18 seconds from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) – a result amounting to two-tenths of a second better than the expected time. This noteworthy acceleration renders an even greater impression when you consider its mass of 2,710 kilograms (5,974 lbs). For illustration purposes, the Lamborghini Urus Performante is a significant 560 kg (1,234 lbs) lighter in comparison. Once again BMW has proved that it reliably undervalues the capability of its M cars.

Not too long ago, AutoTopNL reviewed the previous version of the more lightweight and smaller sport utility vehicle and found it was able to accelerate in just 3.81 seconds. Despite this, the XM still lags considerably behind the value packed X5 M Competition. Even the most powerful XM Power Red may come close to the X5 M’s capability but it comes with an even higher price point differentiating the two SUVs.

This summons the inquiry: Toward whom is BMW aiming the XM? Beginning at an expense of $159,000, this electric-powered SUV is $36,700 pricier, or almost identical to a 230i Coupe. Doubtlessly, consumers acquiring the XM probably won’t do it for its performance but rather because of its eye-catching appearance as it shines out from other X models.

The XM is the inaugural model of many plug-in hybrids in the M series to surface in this decade, with the next-gen M5 close behind. This super saloon is expected to be released in 2025 and could arrive alongside a station wagon version. The pair is projected to combine the power of both the XM and the XM Label Red by generating slightly over 700 horsepower.

Meanwhile, BMW plans for close to half of the interest in XM to be derived from the United States (26 percent), China (23 percent) and the Middle East (8 percent). The remaining 17 percent is estimated to be split between Germany and South Korea at 7% each.