7.6
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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
BMW XM
Subaru BRZ
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2022 BMW
XM
vs
2024 Subaru
BRZ
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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7.6
7.9
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Based on the BMW XM M xDRIVE PHEV
Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
69L
186 km
50L
440 to 475 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$40,290 - $46,890
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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
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 480kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 800Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 12.5 | |
