BMW XM vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

BMW XM Price starts at Rs. 2.60 Crore which is Rs. 73.95 Lakh costlier than base model of Mercedes-Benz S-Class priced at Rs. 1.86 Crore. The claimed mileage of Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Diesel Model) is 18 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW XM (Top Model) is powered by 4395 cc engine , while Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Top Model) is powered by 2925 cc engine. The Comparison BMW XM xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 4Matic can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

XM vs S-Class

Key Highlights XM xDriveS-Class S450 4Matic
Engine Type 4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8 M256 engine
Max Power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm 362.07bhp@5500-6100rpm
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Basic Info BMW XM xDriveMercedes Benz S-Class S450 4Matic
Rating
34 reviews
33 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.60 Crore Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.86 Crore Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SUV,Luxury,HybridsAll SUV Cars Sedan,Luxury,HybridsAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm 362.07bhp@5500-6100rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-speed 9G-Tronic AT
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW XM Colors
Mercedes Benz S-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Boot Space 390 Liters 550 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. 5,02,957 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 3,59,905 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 10.31 Lakh XM Insurance Rs. 7.46 Lakh S-Class Insurance
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Engine Type
4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8
M256 engine
Motor Power
...
21.45bhp
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2999 cc
Battery Capacity
...
48 V
Max Power
643.69bhp@5400-7200rpm
362.07bhp@5500-6100rpm
Max Torque
800Nm@1600-5000rpm
500Nm@1600-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-speed 9G-Tronic AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Kerb Weight
2785 Kg
1980 Kg
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.3 Sec
5.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
...
76 Liters
Top Speed
270 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
...
12 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
...

Suspension Front
3
Suspension Rear
4
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
...
Brakes Rear
ventilated Disc
...
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
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
Designer belt buckles in front and rear, Sun Protection package, Double sunblind, Illuminated door sill, Ambient lighting with projection of brand logo, Ambient lighting in 64 colors, Upholstery in Black, Sienna Brown or Macchiato Beige, Trim in Decorative elements wood poplar anthracite open-pore,
Fabric Upholstery
...
2
Leather Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
390 Liters
550 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
...
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 seamless flush door handles, DIGITAL LIGHT ( MULTIBEAM LED: including city light, motorway light and motorway, cornering light, junction light, roundabout light, bad weather light and the ULTRA RANGE high beam ), Panoramic sliding sunroof, Radiator trim with chrome edging and three horizontal cross struts in chrome with inlays in black high-gloss, Front apron, side skirts and rear apron with chrome inserts, Chrome tailpipe trims integrated into the rear apron, 19 inch light alloy wheels in a multi-double spoke design,
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Xenon Headlights
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Antenna
...
Length*Width*Height
5155*2000*1745 mm3
5289*2109*1503 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2850 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Mirror Link
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
Vehicle key in high-gloss black, Servo closing (soft close doors), Remote boot lid closing, HANDS-FREE ACCESS (boot), THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control, THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control in the rear, Memory package, Chauffeur package, Reclining Seat,
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Rear Curtain
...
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Battery Saver
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
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 )
USB package Plus, OLED central display (12.8 inch), Natural voice control, Touch control concept, Wireless charging system in the front, Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the rear, Burmester® 3D surround sound system, Sound personalization, Wireless Smartphone Integration, Fingerprint scanner, MBUX Entertainment MBUX Navigation MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System ( 2-high-resolution 11.6-inch displays) MBUX rear tablet use Like a remote control, can access MBUX multimedia system for example and control comfort equipment. With the full-fledged 7-inch tablet you can also use the internet or Android apps. The features of the tablet: 1. WiFi-enabled tablet with 7-inch high-resolution display (1280 x 800 pixels) Headphone connection via Bluetooth or 3.5 mm audio jack. Docking station with charging function in the centre armrest 2. MBUX remote control of the central d
Smart Entry
2
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front & Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
...
Full
Drive Modes
3
4
Internal Storage
...
No of Speakers
20
31
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
...
tilt and telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Dual Trip Meter
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Active Noise Cancellation
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
DVD Playback
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
2
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
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
Parking Package with 360-degree camera, Active parking assistant with PARKTRONIC, Pedestrian protection with active bonnet - more protection for pedestrians, PRE-SAFE, Tire pressure monitoring system, Driving Assistance package, Active distance assistant DISTRONIC, Car-to-X Communication (warned by marking on the navigation map, )
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Lane Watch Camera
...
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
...

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 S-Class?

100% users have chosen BMW XM over Mercedes-Benz S-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 89 users have also rated BMW XM and Mercedes-Benz S-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences BMW XM is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of 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 S-Class
Mileage 4.0 3.5
Performance 5.0 3.9
Comfort 5.0 4.9
Maintenance 3.5 3.2
Safety 5.0 4.9
Features 5.0 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
As per the users experiences BMW XM is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is cheaper than BMW XM by Rs. 73.95 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW XM vs Mercedes Benz 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 S450 4Matic version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of S-Class produces 362.07bhp@5500-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW XM has better performance.

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