BMW XM 2022– car dimensions: 5110 mm long, 2005 mm wide and 1755 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,785 kg. Braked towing is 2,700 kg.
The cabin has a standard BMW Curved Display with 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen running Operating System 8.5, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Four-zone climate control is standard, along with cruise control that includes braking. Parking sensors front and rear come with Parking Assistant Plus as standard, which also adds a reversing camera and surround view. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep with steering support are standard via Driving Assistant. Blind spot warning needs the optional Driving Assistant Professional package.
Boot space measures 527 litres with seats up and expands to 1820 litres with the 40:20:40 split rear seats folded. The load floor is flat and the tailgate opens automatically.
Braked towing capacity is 2700 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 590 kg. An electrically swivelling tow hitch is optional.
Front M multifunction seats offer electric multi-way adjustment including backrest width, thigh support, upper backrest section, lumbar and memory, plus heating, ventilation and massage as standard. Rear M Lounge seats have heating that covers the side panels too. Four-zone climate control is standard. Tempered cupholders and the heat comfort package with heated steering wheel and armrests are standard. Acoustic side glass is standard. No panoramic roof. a sculptural illuminated Alcantara headliner is fitted instead. The cabin feels spacious and lounge-like in the rear with high-quality Merino leather and soft materials throughout.
Plug-in hybrid: WLTP combined fuel 1.5–1.6 l/100 km, electricity 28.9–30.1 kWh/100 km, electric range 82–88 km. 69-litre tank.
Condition Based Service monitors oil, brakes and other items via sensors and usage. service needs shown in the car and key.
Standard safety: front/side/head airbags, three-point belts with pretensioners, DSC with ABS and M Dynamic Mode, tyre pressure monitor.
Driving Assistant and Parking Assistant Plus with surround view standard. Active Protection and attention assistant standard.
The XM is a plug-in hybrid. Official WLTP figures for the original V8 model show combined fuel use of 1.5–1.6 l/100 km and electricity use of 28.9–30.1 kWh/100 km, with pure-electric range of 82–88 km. The fuel tank holds about 69 litres. Later 50e variants list different WLTP numbers but share the same hybrid layout and charging approach.
Servicing uses BMW Condition Based Service. Sensors and algorithms set oil, brake and other intervals according to how the car is driven rather than fixed mileage. The next service distance or date appears in the instrument cluster and can be read from the key at a dealer. No fixed kilometre interval is published specifically for the XM beyond the CBS system.
Standard passive safety includes driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags, front and rear head airbags, and three-point belts with stoppers, pretensioners and force limiters on all seats, plus crash sensors and tyre-pressure display. Active systems fitted as standard include DSC with ABS, cornering brake control, brake assist, M xDrive and the M sport differential, plus Active Roll Comfort. Driving Assistant (front collision warning, lane departure warning with steering support, evasion aid, speed-limit info) and Parking Assistant Plus (surround view, reversing assistant, remote 3D view) are standard. No Euro NCAP star rating has been published for the XM.
Living with the car means regular CBS checks at a BMW partner, keeping the high-voltage battery charged for best efficiency, and using the standard remote services for preconditioning. Soft-close doors, four-zone climate and the heat package reduce daily friction. The large battery and hybrid system need dealer expertise for any high-voltage work.
Length 5110 mm, Width 2005 mm, Height 1755 mm, Wheelbase 3105 mm (XM 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media information, Technical specifications BMW XM, September 2022, 270 km/h with the optional M Driver’s Package), airbags, luggage capacity 527–1820 l, turning circle, petrol plug-in hybrid drivetrain, range_km is the upper published WLTP figure.