BMW XM 50e: the “entry-level hybrid SUV” now also in Germany!

Thomas Wachsmuth 31 January 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, BMW, M-GmbH (+ M Performance Parts), News vehicles

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The BMW XM 50e is now available as an exciting expansion of the BMW SUV range available in Germany. The “little XM” marks an important step in the evolution of the brand by moving away from the traditional V8 engine and instead one In-line six-cylinder (R6) introduces. However, the switch to the six-cylinder also means a significant one Reduction in performance compared to the previous “Base XM“, the proud one 653 PS offered and as LabelRed even a massive 748 horses. However, the new XM 50e still achieves a remarkable performance System performance of 476 PS , and a System torque of 700 Newton meters. The heart of the XM 50e is the combustion engine, the proper one 313 PS and 450 Newtonmeter contributes.

BMW-XM 50e

The performance is supplemented by a Electric motor with 197 hp and 280 Newton meters, which often provides the sole drive primarily in urban areas. The XM 50e shows its strengths as a plug-in hybrid particularly in WLTP cycle, where he is up to 83 kilometers purely electrically and can therefore drive locally with zero emissions. Theoretically, speeds of up to are possible in electric mode 140 km/h possible. When it comes to acceleration, however, the XM 50e is relatively overshadowed by its more powerful V8 siblings. With a factory specification of 5,1 seconds For the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h it is already significantly slower than the normal eight-cylinder XM and even massively slower than the top model XM Label Red, which only takes 3,8 seconds.

Significantly lower consumption in the XM 50e

When it comes to fuel consumption, the six-cylinder certainly offers some advantages. Approximately 1,5 to 2,5 liters less In our opinion, it should be easy per 100 km. That’s “almost” efficient, considering its size and performance. Visually, the BMW XM 50e differs only slightly from the V8 models. In the case of the vehicle in the pictures it appears with one extended shadow line and High gloss black accents on the side of the vehicle. The golden details of the eight-cylinder and the red highlights of the Label Red miss. A subtle distinguishing feature for connoisseurs are the silver borders of the XM labels at the front and rear.