The BMW XM is what we would describe as a slightly polarizing product – it’s the most powerful BMW production model in history but it’s also the heaviest. Nevertheless, one has to admire the level of performance this monstrous SUV provides, despite its size and weight. As a new test run on the dynamometer shows, the numbers provided by the automaker could actually be underrated – something BMW has been known for in the last several years.
The video at the top of this page shows what could possibly be the first recorded XM dyno run. The SUV’s complex hybrid system isn’t easy to be measured as there are different modes, which apply different levels of engagement from the electric motor. Given this – and the fact that this particular car was not fully charged before the test run which could have had an effect on the output – the numbers you are about to see might not be super scientific. But they are very promising.
