DecodedCars2025 BMW XM
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 738 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Plug-in Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 14 combined · 12 city / 17 hwy
- Length
- 201.2 in
- Curb weight
- 6,063 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 738 hp, versus about 496 hp for similar 2025 models.
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 29% below the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 32 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 BMW XM is a standard SUV offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 201 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,063 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway), 29% worse than the 2025 standard SUV average of 19.8 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 XM — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 XM →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Greer, South Carolina
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 XM configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 201.2 in | 78.7 in | 69.3 in | 122 in | 68.1 / 66.5 in | 6,063 lb | 49/51 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM Plug-in Hybrid | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | -29% | $5,850 | 244 |
| XM Label Plug-in Hybrid | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | -29% | $5,850 | 255 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 BMW XM.
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW XM (this car) | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 329 mi | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW XM.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 BMW XM is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 BMW XM buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW XM. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other XM years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →