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 Mercedes-AMG C Comparison
BMW XM
Mercedes-AMG C
2022 BMW
XM
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
C
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the BMW XM M xDRIVE PHEV
Based on the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE MHEV
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
69L
186 km
60L - 66L
366 to 706 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
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5 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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's seriously fast
- Finally, a comfortable C 63 on the road
- Impressive all-wheel drive traction
Misses
- The noise just isn't the same
- Boot and rear seat are compromised
- Feels very heavy at times
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 4.0L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 480kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 2000 - 5250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9 - 10.7 | |
