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 Lexus LC Comparison
BMW XM
Lexus LC
2022 BMW
XM
vs
2024 Lexus
LC
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the BMW XM M xDRIVE PHEV
Based on the Lexus LC BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
69L
186 km
82L
951 to 1041 km
Warranty
3 year
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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
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 4969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 5.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 480kW | 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 12.3 | |
