2023 BMW XM Review

Name: 2023 BMW XM
Brand: BMW

Price Range: $77,870 - $91,999

Good

7.7

out of 10

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Much like art or high fashion, you're either going to "get" the 2023 BMW XM or you won't. The clever engineering that underpins the XM is the vehicle's saving grace, as the styling, performance and luxury elements defining the rest of this M model are simply not enough to justify the experience on their own.

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Appraise My 2023 BMW XM

Pros

Fantastic balance of modern design and performance abilities
Future-forward interior styling
Everything-to-everyone ethos

Cons

Massive three-ton curb weight
Overly stiff ride for a luxury SUV
Outrageous MSRP = questionable value

What's new

Performance hybrid powertrain
Striking interior and exterior design
Kicks off the first XM generation

Overview

Written by automotive expert Josh Jacquot

6/5/2023

The 2023 BMW XM is an all-new luxury-performance SUV that uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain and outrageous styling to define a new niche for itself. Sizewise, it slots into the BMW lineup between the X5 and X7. Under the XM's hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 assisted by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission. The EPA estimates an all-electric range of about 30 miles. Combined output is 644 horsepower and all-wheel drive is standard.

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2023 BMW XM
Base 4dr SUV
$91,999
fair price
$343 below market
- 12,444 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 31 mi est. electric range
- 5 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Select Auto Imports (25 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Alexandria, VA
ORIGINAL MSRP $168,395.00*Still Under FULL Factory Warranty until 06/17/2027 or 50,000 miles. Whichever comes first.*M Sport Drivers Package...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5YM23CS03P9S31485
Stock: 23277
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-04-2026
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2023 BMW XM
Base 4dr SUV
$83,994
fair price
$311 below market
- 31,870 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 31 mi est. electric range
- 5 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- BMW of Silver Spring (29 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Silver Spring, MD
2023 BMW XM Base Toronto Red Metallic CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX.Wheels: 23" x 10" Fr & 23" x 11" Rr Star Spoke. *Your additional costs are sales...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5YM23CS0XP9R56629
Stock: TP3934
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-09-2026

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Though it has clear performance intentions that attempt to justify its M badge, the XM's finish and features elevate its luxury status to that of BMW's top-trimmed models. Available in only a single trim for 2023, the XM offers an abundance of standard features, including a configurable digital instrument cluster that stretches across the dash and connects to the infotainment display, creating one wide, curved screen. It makes the XM's interior both tech-focused and immediately striking. Carbon fiber and quilted leather are also prominent cabin elements. In many ways, the XM lays the groundwork for the future of BMW design, both inside and out.

The XM manages to be both luxurious in looks (if not ride quality) and exceptionally rapid despite its three-ton curb weight. Whether an SUV with this kind of mass should bear an M badge is another matter entirely — especially when the X5 M exists. Overall, we have mixed feelings about this new SUV. Read all the details in our Expert Rating.

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Good

7.7

out of 10

We drove the 2023 BMW XM on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the XM drive? Sticking an M badge on a BMW gives the vehicle a mountain of expectations to overcome. To some extent, the XM scales that mountain thanks in no large part to some impressive and hardworking engineering. The XM manages to overcome its surprising three-ton curb weight by sprinting to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat and dashing through the quarter mile in 12.1 seconds at over 114 mph. But those numbers, as well as the 0.98 g we recorded on our skidpad and the 104-foot stopping distance from 60 mph, fall short of what you can achieve in a BMW X5 M. The XM's massive weight represents its biggest and most disappointing drawback.

As a plug-in hybrid, the XM can at times provide smooth application of both its electrical and internal combustion power. We found the transitions between the two systems to be smoothest once up to speed but a bit too unrefined at lower speeds, especially when pulling away from a stop. Even with all of its impressive engineering, the XM seems to have narrow operating windows in which everything feels pretty good.

Comfort

6.5/10

How comfortable is the XM? The sporting intentions of the XM conspire to nearly do in any attempt at being a luxury SUV. The steel springs used by BMW M performance engineers are so stiff as to absolutely ruin ride quality on anything other than a perfectly smooth surface. Things improve quite a bit at highway speeds, but the XM feels compromised because its massive weight requires a hard-riding suspension to keep body motions in check. Interior noise levels are also borderline unacceptable for a luxury SUV, with near constant tire roar and high levels of ambient road noise.

The front seats go a long way toward taking the edge off the XM's rigid ride. While they offer a wide range of adjustability and plush padding, they don't look or feel particularly special. Despite its length the XM is only a two-row SUV. The rear seats sure look the part of a luxury SUV but lack any adjustability or meaningful support. Thankfully, the XM's climate control system has absolute control over the interior temperature, and the front seats offer massage, heating and ventilation functions. Massaging and ventilation features are conspicuously absent for the rear seats given the XM's luxury SUV aspirations.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? Any buyer familiar with the interior of a modern BMW, especially the X7, will notice many similarities in the XM. That overlap certainly helps improve the learning curve, but it also makes the XM feel a bit less special given its pricey nature. Thankfully, the XM gets BMW's newest iDrive system, which features a new menu structure and easy-to-read graphics. It is brimming with information and adjustability. It may take a while to fully master, but most basic functions are easy to find.

Another similarity to the X7 is the ease of getting in and out. The XM's doors open wide and the seats offer no impediment to access. The rear seats are set very far back, so there's plenty of room to almost walk into the XM before turning around and dropping into the steeply raked seat. The driving position is something else the XM shares with the X7. It's more upright and elevated than you might expect, but the XM manages to look and feel smaller than it is once you're on the move. Our only gripe regarding outward visibility are the exterior mirrors, which are too small for such a large SUV.

Technology

9/10

How’s the tech? The XM showcases some of the latest BMW innovations, and they're pretty impressive. BMW's suite of advanced driver aids can be hit-or-miss in how they perform, but they're a hit here. BMW's optional Highway Assistant even allows for some hands-free operation at low speeds when conditions permit. The infotainment system takes a while to learn, but overall we're impressed with the operation of BMW's newest iDrive system. BMW's voice-activated virtual assistant is also a cut above most voice control systems in how it responds and in its ability to easily change things like the climate control settings.

BMW pushes the envelope even more with its Android smartphone integration. Android users can quick-pair their phones to the car, and navigation directions show up as turn-by-turn directions in the driver's gauge cluster. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are wireless in the XM, and the SUV features both wireless and USB-C charging. Our test model also had the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system. We found it pretty impressive and capable of drowning out most, if not all, of the XM's road and tire noise.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? Despite the XM's length, and that it only offers two rows of seating, the cargo capacity is relatively small. At 18.6 cubic feet the XM offers less cargo space than a Volkswagen Golf GTI (19.9 cubic feet), BMW X5 M (33.9 cubic feet) and the Lamborghini Urus (21.8 cubic feet). Further hampering the XM is a high load floor. It makes loading larger items, like a modern stroller, harder than it should be. Interior storage for front seat passengers is largely limited to the center console. The wireless charging pad and cupholders can be concealed under a retractable door, and the XM's door bins are sizable.

The plus side of the XM's relatively flat rear seats is how much easier that makes hooking up a child's seat. The generous legroom and wide door openings make it easy to load even the largest car seat, and anchor points are easy to access.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA rates the XM at 14 mpg combined and with up to 30 miles on battery power alone. We think those numbers are accurate since during our time with the XM, we got upward of 22 mpg with extended highway driving and we achieved 34.3 miles of electric-only range during our evaluation route. In mixed driving, we saw around 16 mpg thanks to the hybrid system's constant assist.

Value

7/10

Is the XM a good value? Buyers looking to make a statement without leaving the comfort of a well-established brand like BMW are unlikely to complain about the overly stiff ride or some of the features the XM is lacking. But if you're cross-shopping the XM against a Mercedes-Benz GLS, a BMW X5 M or X6 M, or even the Aston Martin DBX, the XM is a real head scratcher. Our test car was equipped with a few options (not many are available) and was priced at $168,395. That's on par with a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, about even with the more exclusive Alpina XB7, and tens of thousands of dollars over and above an X5 M. The XM's price is a hard pill to swallow when compared to its rivals.

Warranties for the XM are fairly standard. BMW offers four-year/50,000-mile coverage for both bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage and extended roadside assistance for four years/unlimited mileage. Free scheduled maintenance is offered for three years/36,000 miles.

Wildcard

8/10

It's tough to know how to judge the XM. On one hand, because of its M brand pedigree, you have to judge it as a super sport SUV. In that respect it falls a little short of the mark, failing to even meet the performance of its X5 M stablemate. On the other hand are the XM's luxury aspirations. But those are scuppered by the XM's almost punishing ride quality and many shared interior parts from less special BMWs. But there's no denying the XM's massive presence, impressive chassis engineering and top-shelf infotainment system. The XM certainly has its moments ... but they can be fleeting.

2023 BMW XM trim level differences

Though it's available in only one trim, the base XM comes with a deep allotment of standard features. Several options are also available. Compare the 2023 BMW XM trim levels in-depth.

Which XM trim does Edmunds recommend?

For 2023 the BMW XM is available in only one trim level, the base trim.

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Reliability

The 2023 BMW XM has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 5 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

5 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 24V739000
Manufactured from:: 2022-11-12 to 2023-10-18
Number of vehicles affected:: 11579
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e 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.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Number:: 24V104000
Number of vehicles affected:: 266716
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Recall Number:: 23V622000
Number of vehicles affected:: 2352
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V471000
Number of vehicles affected:: 1981
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Number:: 23V294000
Number of vehicles affected:: 5
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

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2023 XM Features & Specs

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$159,000
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Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
EPA Electric Range	31 miles
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	73 MPGe
Cost to Drive	$226/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	7.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the XM models:

Surround-View Camera System: Gives you a top-down view of the XM and its surroundings in tight parking situations.
Front Collision Warning with Collision Mitigation: Warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios.
Park Distance Control: Alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking.

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