BMW XM

About

The BMW XM is a full-size automobile manufactured by German marque BMW since 2022. It is a crossover SUV with a plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain, and is the second car developed entirely by BMW M, after the BMW M1 in 1978.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: Petrol plug-in hybrid
Motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power: 350 kW (XM 50e, combined)
Battery: 29.5 kWh (gross), 25.7 kWh (net/usable) lithium-ion
Charging: 7.4 kW (AC)
Transmission: 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Drivetrain: Front-engine, all-wheel drive (M xDrive)
Platform: Cluster Architecture (CLAR)
Chassis code: G09
Body: 5-door SUV
Class: Full-size luxury crossover SUV
Wheelbase: 3,105 mm
Length: 5,110 mm
Width: 2,005 mm
Height: 1,755 mm
Weight: 2,749 kg
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg)
Designer: Marcus Syring, Hussein Al-Attar
Related: BMW X7

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

2023 2024 2025

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo	All-Wheel Drive	300 mi	244	$5,850/yr

Economy & emissionsPlug-in HybridTurbo / SCStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

7/10

EPA greenhouse

7/10

EPA smog

5/10

EPA fuel economy

300 mi

EV range

145 kW PMSM

Motor

7 h

240V charge

$4,750

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

8.7

Barrels/yr

Emission standard: Federal Tier 3 Bin 30

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 5 · Complaints: 1 · Investigations: 10

Engine and engine cooling
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.
Air bags
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.
Electronic stability control (esc)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Top recall areas: Engine and engine cooling · Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc)

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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