2024 BMW XM

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Much like art or high fashion, you're either going to "get" the BMW XM or you won't. The clever engineering that underpins the XM is the vehicle's saving grace, as the styling, performance and luxury elements defining the rest of this M model are simply not enough to justify the experience on their own.

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2024 BMW XM Review

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Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.}

Pros

Fantastic balance of modern design and performance abilities
Future-forward interior styling
Everything-to-everyone ethos

Cons

Massive three-ton curb weight
Overly stiff ride for a luxury SUV
Outrageous MSRP = questionable value

What's new

New more powerful XM Label Red model debuts
Part of the first XM generation introduced for 2023

Overview

Last year, BMW debuted perhaps its most polarizing vehicle to date: the XM. This big, blocky SUV is larger than the X5 but smaller than the X7 in BMW's lineup, and it's the only vehicle to be offered exclusively as a high-performance M division version. For its sophomore year, we get a new and more powerful XM Label Red model with a stunning 738-horsepower V8. Whether you love or hate it, the XM is an impressive engineering feat, but we suggest you check out our Expert Rating to see where it may come up short.

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BMW XM PHEV Insights

Trim:

XM Base

All Electric Range

EPA Estimated Range not available

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Charging

7 hrs

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EV Battery Warranty

No battery warranty information available

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

No rebates available in 43230

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Cost to Drive

Not EPA Tested

$254/mo

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Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

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Edmunds spotlight: Plug-in hybrid performance vs. efficiency

The XM isn't your typical plug-in hybrid. Rather than focus on ultimate fuel efficiency, this powertrain devotes itself to performance. With between 644 horsepower and 738 hp, we can't imagine anyone wanting more. The XM can travel about 30 miles on electricity alone, which could conceivably save you a ton of money in the daily commute. Once the battery is depleted, the XM is only estimated to return 14 mpg in combined city/highway miles, which is even lower than some non-hybrid rivals.

Competitors to consider

BMW's usual Audi and Mercedes foes line up against the XM, as well as a few you may not expect. From Audi, we'd consider the RS Q8 and SQ7, while the AMG GLE 63 S represents Mercedes-Benz. None of them is as raucous as the XM, but they're also more comfortable and significantly lighter. We'd also cross-shop it with any of the Porsche Cayenne models, BMW's own Alpina XB7 and the Cadillac Escalade V. If you're looking to go full electric, try the BMW iX or Mercedes EQE SUV.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.7

out of 10

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Performance

8.0/10

How does the XM drive? Sticking an M badge on a BMW gives the vehicle a mountain of expectations to overcome. To some extent, the XM scales that mountain thanks in no large part to some impressive and hardworking engineering. The XM manages to overcome its surprising three-ton curb weight by sprinting to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat and dashing through the quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at over 114 mph. But those numbers, as well as the 0.98 g we recorded on our skidpad and the 104-foot stopping distance from 60 mph, fall short of what you can achieve in a BMW X5 M. The XM's massive weight represents its biggest and most disappointing drawback.

As a plug-in hybrid, the XM can at times provide smooth application of both its electrical and internal combustion power. We found the transitions between the two systems to be smoothest once up to speed but a bit too unrefined at lower speeds, especially when pulling away from a stop. Even with all of its impressive engineering, the XM seems to have narrow operating windows in which everything feels pretty good.

Comfort

6.5/10

How comfortable is the XM? The sporting intentions of the XM conspire to nearly do in any attempt at being a luxury SUV. The steel springs used by BMW M performance engineers are so stiff as to absolutely ruin ride quality on anything other than a perfectly smooth surface. Things improve quite a bit at highway speeds, but the XM feels compromised because its massive weight requires a hard-riding suspension to keep body motions in check. Interior noise levels are also borderline unacceptable for a luxury SUV, with near constant tire roar and high levels of ambient road noise.

The front seats go a long way toward taking the edge off the XM's rigid ride. While they offer a wide range of adjustability and plush padding, they don't look or feel particularly special. Despite its length, the XM is only a two-row SUV. The rear seats sure look the part of a luxury SUV but lack any adjustability or meaningful support. Thankfully, the XM's climate control system has absolute control over the interior temperature, and the front seats offer massage, heating and ventilation functions. Massaging and ventilation features are conspicuously absent for the rear seats given the XM's luxury SUV aspirations.

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Interior

8.0/10

How’s the interior? Any buyer familiar with the interior of a modern BMW, especially the X7, will notice many similarities in the XM. That overlap certainly helps improve the learning curve, but it also makes the XM feel a bit less special given its pricey nature. Thankfully, the XM gets BMW's newest iDrive system, which features a new menu structure and easy-to-read graphics. It is brimming with information and adjustability. It may take a while to fully master, but most basic functions are easy to find.

Another similarity to the X7 is the ease of getting in and out. The XM's doors open wide and the seats offer no impediment to access. The rear seats are set very far back, so there's plenty of room to almost walk into the XM before turning around and dropping into the steeply raked seat. The driving position is something else the XM shares with the X7. It's more upright and elevated than you might expect, but the XM manages to look and feel smaller than it is once you're on the move. Our only gripe regarding outward visibility are the exterior mirrors, which are too small for such a large SUV.

Technology

9.0/10

How’s the tech? The XM showcases some of the latest BMW innovations, and they're pretty impressive. BMW's suite of advanced driver aids can be hit-or-miss in how they perform, but they're a hit here. BMW's optional Highway Assistant even allows for some hands-free operation at low speeds when conditions permit. The infotainment system takes a while to learn, but overall we're impressed with the operation of BMW's newest iDrive system. BMW's voice-activated virtual assistant is also a cut above most voice control systems in how it responds and in its ability to easily change things like the climate control settings.

BMW pushes the envelope even more with its Android smartphone integration. Android users can quick-pair their phones to the car, and navigation directions show up as turn-by-turn directions in the driver's gauge cluster. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are wireless in the XM, and the SUV features both wireless and USB-C charging. Our test model also had the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system. We found it pretty impressive and capable of drowning out most, if not all, of the XM's road and tire noise.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? Even given the XM's length and the SUV's only two rows of seating, the cargo capacity is relatively small. At 18.6 cubic feet the XM offers less cargo space than a Volkswagen Golf GTI (19.9 cubic feet), BMW X5 M (33.9 cubic feet) and the Lamborghini Urus (21.8 cubic feet). Further hampering the XM is a high load floor. It makes loading larger items, like a modern stroller, harder than it should be. Interior storage for front passengers is largely limited to the center console. The wireless charging pad and cupholders can be concealed under a retractable door, and the XM's door bins are sizable.

The plus side of the XM's relatively flat rear seats is how much easier that makes hooking up a child's seat. The generous legroom and wide door openings make it easy to load even the largest car seat, and anchor points are easy to access.

Fuel Economy

7.0/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA says the XM gets 14 mpg combined and offers up to 30 miles on battery power alone. We think those numbers are accurate since during our time with the XM, we got upward of 22 mpg with extended highway driving and we achieved 34.3 miles of electric-only range during our evaluation route. In mixed driving, we saw around 16 mpg thanks to the hybrid system's constant assist.

Value

7.0/10

Is the XM a good value? Buyers looking to make a statement without leaving the comfort of a well-established brand like BMW are unlikely to complain about the overly stiff ride or some of the features the XM is lacking. But if you're cross-shopping the XM against a Mercedes-Benz GLS, a BMW X5 M or X6 M, or even the Aston Martin DBX, the XM is a real head scratcher. Our test car was equipped with a few options (not many are available) and was priced at $168,395. That's on par with a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, about even with the more exclusive Alpina XB7, and tens of thousands of dollars over and above an X5 M. The XM's price is a hard pill to swallow when compared to its rivals.

Warranties for the XM are fairly standard. BMW offers four years/50,000 miles of both bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage and extended roadside assistance for four years/unlimited mileage. Free scheduled maintenance is offered for three years/36,000 miles.

Wildcard

8.0/10

It's tough to know how to judge the XM. On one hand, because of its M brand pedigree, you have to judge it as a super sport SUV. In that respect it falls a little short of the mark, failing to even meet the performance of its X5 M stablemate. On the other hand are the XM's luxury aspirations. But those are scuppered by the XM's almost punishing ride quality and many shared interior parts from less special BMWs. But there's no denying the XM's massive presence, impressive chassis engineering and top-shelf infotainment system. The XM certainly has its moments ... but they can be fleeting.

Which XM does Edmunds recommend?

The BMW XM is a bold car, so you might as well go all-in and spring for the new XM Label Red model. You get even more power and an even more extroverted personality.

BMW XM models

The 2024 BMW XM is available in the base XM or the new XM Label Red trim. Both are powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine paired with a plug-in hybrid system and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The base XM (644 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque) has a 19.2-kWh battery and is estimated to return up to 31 miles in electric-only driving. The XM Label gets more power (738 hp, 738 lb-ft) and electric range should be comparable. All-wheel drive is standard for all XMs as is 240-volt charging capability at up to 7.4 kilowatts.

The base BMW XM and XM Label Red are similarly appointed, with standard feature highlights that include:

23-inch wheels
Adaptive sport suspension (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability)
Sport rear differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
Four-wheel steering
Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
Power-folding and heated side mirrors
Active anti-roll bars (active roll control)
Power tailgate
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Leather interior
Diamond-quilted leather trim on door panels and seats
Carbon-fiber interior trim
Synthetic suede headliner with LED lighting
Four-zone climate control
Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
Heated rear seats
Heated armrests and steering wheel
Heated and cooled front cupholders

Standard tech features include:

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
BMW curved display with configurable instrument cluster and integrated infotainment screen
My BMW app integration (allows remote observation of fuel level, range and vehicle location)
Voice control
Navigation
16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
Satellite radio (one-year free subscription)
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Drive recorder (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
Gesture control
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wireless charging pad

Standard driver aids and safety features include:

Forward collision warning and mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
Driver attention monitor (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
Lane keeping assistance (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Lane change assistance (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used)
Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Semi-automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Stand-alone options include:

Red or blue brake calipers
20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system
M Driver's package (increases top speed and includes a one-day performance driving experience)
Red exterior trim (XM Label Red only)

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2023 BMW XM 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

Loving the new BMW XM, it has all the bells and whistles and even more!! Carlsbad BMW was great (Mikey) helped us fall in love with the BMW. The hybrid gets 35 miles on a charge, plug in. And drives like a dream.

Bad to the bone automobile!

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2024 BMW XM Label Red 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)

Love everything about the BMW XM Label Red. The looks, the way it drives, and the state of the art technology.

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TESTED: 2023 BMW XM! | We Drive BMW M's Monstrous Plug-In Hybrid SUV | Full Review with Test Numbers

NOTE: This video is about the 2023 BMW XM, but since the 2024 BMW XM is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

2024 BMW XM Features Specs

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$159,000
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	Not available Based on income
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	46 MPGe^{MPGe is the official metric that the EPA uses to measure the efficiency of alternative-fuel (including electric) vehicles. Just like regular MPG shows how far a car will travel on one gallon of gas, MPGe shows how far a vehicle will drive on 33.7kWh of electricity - the energy equivalent of one gallon of gasoline. Combined MPGe is the combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe.}
Total Charging Time (240V)	7.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite XM safety features:

Surround-view camera system: Gives you a top-down view of the XM and its surroundings in tight parking situations.
Front Collision Warning with Collision Mitigation: Warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios.
Park Distance Control: Alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking.

FAQ

Is the BMW XM a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 XM both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.7 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 XM gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 2 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the XM has 18.6 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW XM. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 BMW XM?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW XM:

New more powerful XM Label Red model debuts
Part of the first XM generation introduced for 2023

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Is the BMW XM reliable?

To determine whether the BMW XM is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the XM. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the XM's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 BMW XM a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW XM is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 XM and gave it a 7.7 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 XM gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 2 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 XM is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW XM?

The least-expensive 2024 BMW XM is the 2024 BMW XM 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $159,000.

Other versions include:

4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $159,000
Label Red 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) which starts at $185,000

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What are the different models of BMW XM?

If you're interested in the BMW XM, the next question is, which XM model is right for you? XM variants include 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A), and Label Red 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A). For a full list of XM models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 BMW XM

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2024 BMW XM Review

Pros

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What's new

Overview

BMW XM PHEV Insights

All Electric Range

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Edmunds spotlight: Plug-in hybrid performance vs. efficiency

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

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