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With a weight of 2,710 kg, the BMW XM isn’t designed to break any speed records. Even though some large cars have excellent starting performance, these are usually EVs that gain instant torque. This unique edition M model has a potent 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo engine and an electric powertrain.
The SUV’s mammoth frame pledges a 0-100 km/h dash in just 4.3 seconds. At 5110 mm long and 2005 mm wide, it is remarkable for its bulk. Yet, CarExpert’s Australian team clocked its first sprint at a slower 4.6 seconds. In the following attempt, it redeems itself, completing the sprint in an impressive 4.19 seconds.
The X5 M Competition, more affordable, boasts a quicker 3.9-second sprint, per BMW’s specs. Meanwhile, the video showcases the standard XM, but the imminent Label Red deserves attention. This upgraded version slashes the acceleration to 3.8 seconds, thanks to a boost from 643 to a robust 738 horsepower. Meanwhile, torque surges from 800 Nm to a solid 1,000 Nm.
The XM model impressively clocked a swift 2.44-second sprint from 50 to 75 mph (80 to 120 km/h), a feat for its substantial heft and dimensions. This sets an optimistic precedent for the next M5, anticipated to be a touch lighter than its SUV counterpart. The super sedan on the horizon will adopt the plug-in hybrid V8 system, with power expected to nestle between the standard XM and the formidable Label Red. Moreover, this electric drivetrain will also energize the eagerly anticipated revival of the M5 Touring.
BMW intends to maintain its commitment to V8 engines in its M cars well into the 2030s, delaying any transition to downsized powertrains. The revered inline-six engine is also expected to remain in production through the current decade. Nonetheless, the M division has vowed that plug-in hybrid technology will feature in all new models. This approach aligns with meeting tighter emission standards while continuing to champion the performance of large-displacement engines in a market leaning towards environmental sustainability.
