The BMW XM Label Red is the most powerful and expensive BMW M ever, but slower than a Lamborghini Urus

BMW introduced an upgraded version of its SUV , the BMW XM Label Rouge , three months after the launch of the new BMW XM .

This 500-piece limited edition is equipped with an engine developing 748 HP, making it the most powerful model ever produced by the Motorsport division . With a price of more than 200,000 euros, the XM Label Rouge is positioned against competitors such as the Ferrari Purosangue and the Lamborghini Urus .

The numbers associated with the BMW XM are truly impressive, be it its exorbitant price, its massive dimensions (5.11 meters long, 2 meters wide and 1.76 meters high) or its power.

This limited edition of the German SUV does not go unnoticed, as evidenced by its exterior appearance. The matte black paintwork ( BMW Individual Frozen Carbon Black metallic ) is combined with contrasting red lines applied to the diffuser surrounds, rims, grille surrounds and side panel surrounds.

Powerful engine (748 hp, 1000 Nm) but not faster than competitors

As for the engine, the Label Red version of this edition uses the 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 engine from the XM series , which has been boosted by 95 hp to reach a power of 585 hp (compared to 489 hp for the engine). of the XM). The torque of the V8 has also been increased, with a maximum value of 750 Nm available from 1,800 rpm, an increase of 200 Nm compared to the engine of the XM. The V8 engine is still paired with a 197 hp electric motor, and power is sent to all four wheels through the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system .

In terms of performance, the improvement is significant, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.8 seconds (compared to 4.3 seconds for the standard XM). However, the top speed remains electronically limited to 250 km/h, unless you opt for the Experience Pack M option , which allows you to reach a top speed of 290 km/h.

The battery is the only component of the powertrain that does not undergo any modification on the BMW XM Label Red. It retains a capacity of 25.7 kWh and offers an electric range of 75 to 83 km, depending on the WLTP cycle . To recharge the battery from 0 to 100% with a home load of 7.4 kW, it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Due to its hybrid system and its high weight of more than 2,800 kg, the XM Label Red cannot compete in terms of speed with luxury SUVs such as the Lamborghini Urus (which reaches 100 km/h in 3 , 6 seconds) or the Aston Martin DBX 707 (which reaches 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds), although the XM is more powerful than both cars. However, this is unavoidable as a PHEV .

In addition, the Label Red series differs from the standard XM thanks to its specific adjustments, in particular the adaptive suspension M Pro fitted as standard. Adaptive electronic dampers and active anti-roll bars are included in an attempt to minimize body roll on this 2.8-tonne-plus behemoth.

The red tint is used inside on the air vents, the upper part of the seats, the headrests as well as on the stitching of the dashboard, as part of the limited edition. The latter is also distinguished by an XM badge placed under the central screen, as well as a plaque bearing the inscription " 1 in 500 ", referring to the limited quantity of 500 copies that will be produced.

The BMW XM Label Red, which will be presented for the first time at the Shanghai International Auto Show in April 2023 , comes standard with driver assistance features such as Park Assist Plus and Live Cockpit Navigation Pro with maps. Integrated BMWs .

In addition, it is equipped with the BMW Digital Key Plus , which allows the vehicle to be locked and unlocked using the iPhone. Production of this model will begin at BMW's Spartanburg plant in the United States in August 2023.

Orders will be opened by dealers from May 24, 2023. Although the official price in France is not yet known, it should exceed 200,000 euros in our country, based on prices observed in other markets. Europeans.