2023 BMW XM review
The BMW XM is out to divide opinion – and on that front, it's an overachiever. It's not quite as successful on other fronts.
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Scott Collie
2022 BMW XM vs 2024 Ford Mustang Comparison
BMW XM
Ford Mustang
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2022 BMW
XM
vs
2024 Ford
Mustang
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the BMW XM M xDRIVE PHEV
Based on the Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
Best suitable for...
FunFuel Efficiency
69L
186 km
59L - 61L
502 to 946 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$65,290 - $75,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interior is beautifully presented
- PHEV powertrain packs a punch
- You don't have to pay more for options
Misses
- Rough and ready ride
- PHEV powertrain has a learning curve
- It certainly looks... provocative
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly charismatic Coyote V8
- Optional MagneRide suspension fantastic
- Still a relative performance car bargain
Misses
- Automatic has too many gears
- Squeaky optional Recaro seats
- Lots of previous-gen Mustang finishes
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 2261 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 5.0L, 2.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | V8, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 480kW | 224kW - 349kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 | 5400 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 441Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.5 - 11 | |
