Performance Review: BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW XM Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular BMW XM has a 4395cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The XM shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XM's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2785 kgs (6139 lbs) this makes the BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 in the same weight category as the 2003 Maybach 62 5.5 V12 Auto or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW XM shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 4395cc 32V V8 engine produces 482 bhp (359 kW) @ 5400 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 479 lb-ft (649.4 Nm) @ 1600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW XM you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (198.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW XM.

The BMW XM has a Power to weight ratio of 173.0 bhp per ton and 171.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 XM competing with the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (198.0 bhp per ton) or the 2006 Lotus Europa S 2.0 Turbo (197.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW XM generating around 171.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Audi A4 S4 3.0 V6 (196.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Volvo V40 T5 2.5 Turbo (196.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this made the BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 as fast as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs) the or the 2020 BMW 3 Series M3 3.0 Bi Turbo G80 (4.10 secs). This BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs) the and the 2020 Lotus Elise Sport 220 1.8 Supercharged (4.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XM and the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SE

When talking about the performance of the BMW XM on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.17 secs @ 96.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 SE (14.11 secs), the 2012 Tesla Model S 85 kWh (14.11 secs), and the 2012 Lexus LS 600h (14.11 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 XM equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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