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"It took us a while to find a place for the oddball XM, a two-row plug-in-hybrid SUV with 31 miles of electric range, a twin-turbo V8 and up to 738 horsepower. But we think it belongs here, even though its technically full-size body is more than six inches longer than the X5 M, a stalwart of this segment, and only 2.4 inches shorter than the three-row X7. The problem with the XM is that it actually gets slightly worse fuel economy than the X5 M, so unless you plan to use those 31 miles of EV range religiously, there's nothing efficient about this hybrid. Then there are the matters of its wonky styling, its sky-high pricing and so on."—Ranked #4 out of 4 Midsize High-Performance SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 BMW XM that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The three-ton XM is massively inefficient in both EV mode and hybrid mode, and the X5 M out-accelerates it, yet the XM is the most expensive vehicle in BMW's lineup. We don't get it.
The XM Label is appreciably quicker than the base XM, but only a tenth quicker to 60 mph than the X5 M, which stickers for about $60k less. Once again we fail to see the point of the XM, unless you're really jonesing for a plug-in hybrid that has M-grade performance and, er, unique styling.
What are the different versions of the 2025 XM, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 XM specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | EV Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW XM | $159,000 | Plug-In Hybrid | 31 mi | 644 hp | 590 lb-ft |
| 2025 BMW XM Label | $185,000 | Plug-In Hybrid | 31 mi | 738 hp | 738 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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