BMW XM vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

BMW XM price starts at Rs. 2.55 Crore, which is Rs. 32.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class, priced at Rs. 2.88 Crore. On the performance front, the XM uses a 4395cc engine producing 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm and the Maybach S-Class a 3982cc engine producing 496.17bhp@5500-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the XM and Maybach S-Class, the XM is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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XM vs Maybach S-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW XMMercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.55 CroreRs. 2.88 Crore
Mileage Not Available23 kmpl
Engine 4395 cc3982 cc
Max power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm496.17bhp@5500-5500rpm
Top speed 270 Km/h250 Km/h

XM vs Maybach S-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW XM xDriveMercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class S580
Rating
34 reviews
17 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.55 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.88 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 3982 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm 496.17bhp@5500-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW XM Colors
Mercedes Benz Maybach S-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 23 kmpl
Boot Space 390 Liters 495 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 4,92,415 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 5,56,155 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.11 Lakh XM Insurance Rs. 11.38 Lakh Maybach S-Class Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
4395 cc
3982 cc
Engine Type
4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
V8
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
3982 cc
Max Power
643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
496.17bhp@5500-5500rpm
Max Torque
800Nm@1600-5000rpm
700Nm@2000-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
2785 Kg
2275 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Yes
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-60 kmph
Not Available
4.5 Sec
0-100 kmph
4.3 Sec
4.8 Sec
Top Speed
270 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
23 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
R19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
R19
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
13.4 m
Wheel Size
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
M-specific Servotronic Steering with Variable Ratio, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting, Door sill with illuminated M logo lettering on the front and back, M Seat Belts, M Selector Lever, Floor mats in velour, Frameless interior mirror, Multifunction M leather steering wheel with drive logic buttons, Sculptural headlining in 3D Alcantara prism structure with ambient lighting, BMW Individual instrument panel finished in Leather, BMW Iconic Sounds Electric, Center armrest in the rear (foldable, with 2 cup holders, for 2nd row of seats), BMW ID, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch Functionality, iDr
Magic Vision Control, Executive Seats, Multicontour seats in the rear, Calf massage in the rear, Memory package in front and rear, Electrically adjustable rear and front seats including memory function, Chauffeur package, Exclusive package, AIR-BALANCE package, ENERGIZING package, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL, EASY ADJUST comfort headrest for driver and front passenger, Seat air conditioning, Automatic climate control THERMOTRONIC, Seat heating plus for driver and front passenger, Seat heating plus in the rear, Multifunction steering wheel in wood-leather design, Burmester® high-end 4D surround sound system, Active ambient lighting, Adaptive rear lighting, Wireless charging system for mobile devices front and rear, Decorative element package Exclusive, Comfort doors in the rear, HANDS-FREE ACCESS, Servo closing, Floor mats deeppile, Sun protection package,
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour
Not Available
2
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
390
495
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
390 Liters
495 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
KEYLESS-GO with flush door handles, DIGITAL LIGHT, Air intake grille in the front apron in high-gloss black, Panoramic sunroof
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5155*2000*1745 mm3
5469*2109*1510 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
3008 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Driving Experience Control Modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system with 4WD, 4WD SPORT, SAND MODES, Active Roll Stabilization, Launch Control Function,M Specific Exterior mirrors, electrically foldable, with parking function and automatic anti-dazzle function for passenger side exterior mirror, Comfort Access, Soft-close function for all doors, Heat protection / sun protection glazing, M Multifunctional seats for driver and front passenger (Fully Electrically adjustable seats with for driver and front passenger, with adjustment, for backrest, backrest width, thighrest and headrest height, Illuminated M logo on the head restraint), Active seat ventilation in the front seats, Heated and Cooled Cupholders in front centre console, M Lounge Seats in Rear, BMW Gesture Control, Drive Recorder, BMW Digital Key Plus with (Locking and unlocking as well as startin
"Executive seats (Executive seats with backrest adjustment of up to 43.5°, Leg rest with a support that can be adjusted by up to 50°, Additional cushion for the legrest, Cushionbag in the outer seat cushions, PRE-SAFE positioning function, Calf massage in the rear), The chauffeur package (front passenger seat moves forward and comfort headrest can be folded down. The rear passenger side . The fold-out foot rest behind the front passenger seat.), Multicontour seats in the rear (the multicontour seats in the second row, with rear passengers comfort benefits as the driver and front passenger.such effects as massage function backrest contour promotes a healthy posture.), Memory package in front and rear ( The memory package with fingerprint scanner used by different people. ENERGIZING. You can save and select a total of three individual settings.), Electrically adjustable rear and fron
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, BMW Head-Up Display with M specific view, Travel and Comfort System (2x USB Type C charging with 3 A in backrests of 1st row of seats, 2x preparations for multifunction bracket in backrests of 1st seat row), Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system (Surround audio system with studio-quality acoustic technologies, 3D audio via headliner loudspeaker, 20 loudspeakers, 1475 W power, - Illuminated elements )
MBUX, MBUX Navigation Premium, Extended functions MBUX, MBUX interior assistant, MBUX high-end rear seat entertainment, OLED central display, Smartphone Integration, Fingerprint Scanner, Sound Personalization, Mercedes me, Wireless charging system for mobile devices front and rear,Burmester® high-end 4D surround sound system, Mercedes me, Sound Personalization, Smartphone Integration, OLED central display(12.8inch), MBUX high-end rear seat entertainment ((11.6 inch), MBUX interior assistant, Extended functions MBUX, MBUX Navigation Premium
Smart Entry
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front & Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
20
30
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
M Sport Exhaust System with four exhaust tailpipes, M Sport Differential, M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents(Two-part radiator grille frame in Black High Gloss, Horizontal radiator grille struts in Black High Gloss, Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper in Black High Gloss,Prism optics door handle insert in Black High Gloss, Rear diffuser in Black High Gloss, Wheel well covers and claddings in Black High Gloss, Roof trim strips in Black High Gloss), Adaptive LED Headlights including High-beam assistant(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assistance), Illuminated BMW kidney grille ‘Iconic Glow’(BMW radiator grille with contour lighting, Active when the vehicle is at rest and while driving, XM badge in left side radiator grille, Tailgate without
KEYLESS-GO with flush door handles, DIGITAL LIGHT, Air intake grille in the front apron in high-gloss black, Panoramic sunroof
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
12.8inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
4
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Head airbags front and rear, Cruise control with braking function, M Sport Brakes with brake callipers in Black, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear,Parking Assistant Plus including (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View), Driving Assistant, Anti Theft Recorder, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Protection, Attentivess Assistant,BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Acoustic protection for pedestrians, Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Nanofilter, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash sensor and Dynamic braking lights, Tyre Repair Kit, Integral Active Steering including rear-wheel steering
"Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Braking Assist with cross-traffic function (Operating range on urban routes expanded to 74 kmph), Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC road users to prevent collisions up to 128.74kmph/, Active Emergency Stop Assist Optional lane change by one lane (at 78.85 kmph where no obstacles detected), Active Evasive Steering Assist: now responds to cyclists and ends of tailbacks in addition to pedestrians. Operating range on urban routes expanded to 107.82 kmph, Active Lane Change Assist aids the driver with changing lanes by means of steering torque as soon as the driver initiates the change by activating the direction indicator, Active Lane Keeping Assist with enhanced comfort thanks to active steering intervention (instead of braking intervention). Additionally hazard indication via the ambient lighting, Active Speed Limit Assist ensures detected speed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2910 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW XM
  • Spacious interior that’s rich in quality, long pure EV range of over 80km, exciting performance and sharp handling, great infotainment experience, attention-grabbing design
BMW XM
  • Design while attention-grabbing is quite polarising, plug-in hybrid powertrain makes it significantly heavier than rivals, stiff ride quality, battery pack doesn’t support DC fast charging

Is BMW XM Better Than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class?

63% users have chosen BMW XM over Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 65 users have also rated BMW XM and Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of performance, comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XM Maybach S-Class
Mileage 4.0 4.6
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 3.5 4.2
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz Maybach S-Class?
Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance. On the basis of performance, comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz Maybach S-Class?
The BMW XM is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class by ₹32.95 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz Maybach S-Class?
For the xDrive version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of XM produces 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm of power and 800Nm@1600-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the S580 version, 3982 cc Petrol engine of Maybach S-Class produces 496.17bhp@5500-5500rpm of power and 700Nm@2000-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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