2026 BMW XM Label

• 738 hp/738 lb‑ft makes it the most powerful BMW M production model ever.

• Bold surfaces, massive grille, and 23″ wheels define its road presence.

• Interior mixes Merino leather with performance accents, upgraded 11 kW charging.

Strongest M-Car to Date

The 2026 BMW XM Label doesn’t whisper. It launches with a twin-turbo V8 paired to an electric motor, good for a system total of 738 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. That means 0–100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, making it the most powerful production BMW M vehicle ever built. It’s still a plug-in hybrid, still SUV-shaped, but no longer in the shadow of its platform mates.

This isn’t just spec-sheet stuff. The XM Label sits squarely in the halo-car space. BMW isn’t trying to match rivals—they’re trying to overpower them. Compared to the base XM’s 644 hp? That’s a serious jump. Lamborghini Urus, AMG GLE 63 S, and the like—all now playing catch-up.

Visual Muscle and Design Stance

What hits first is the XM Label’s shape. The design team leaned hard into stance and surface. It’s boxy in all the best ways—low hood, short overhangs, broad arches. You’ve got that huge illuminated kidney grille, flanked by narrow headlights, sitting above a bluff front bumper that looks more like armor plating than aero sculpting.

It rides on massive 23-inch Jet Black M alloy wheels by default (with 22-inchers optional) and wears it well. Side view shows a strong shoulder line, with chiseled doors and matte paint making the bodywork feel even more assertive. That optional Frozen Tanzanite Blue is the standout—dark, rich, and matte without being gimmicky.

An Interior That Talks in Contrast

Inside, BMW turned the dial up but kept things cohesive. The Merino leather in black with bold Fiona Red accents gives the cabin a mood—more lounge than lab. The M Lounge rear seats return, now with even more plush padding and deeper bolstering. It’s less formal luxury, more athlete-in-a-tailored-suit energy.

Look closer and you’ll see interior themes exclusive to this trim: Night Blue and Silverstone with Vintage Coffee leather detailing. It's loud in just the right ways—BMW M knows its audience here.

Charging Made Quicker, Not Just Louder

Tech’s there, but not trying to headline. What matters is the onboard charging upgrade—now 11 kW AC, up from 7.4, so full recharge time drops to around two hours. That’s a real-world bump for anyone using the XM in daily EV mode. And yes, you still get the curved display and iDrive, but BMW didn’t mess with the fundamentals. It’s the muscle that got the makeover.

Global Debut at Le Mans, Sales to Follow

BMW chose the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the XM Label’s world debut stage—fitting, since the event also marks the brand’s return to top-tier endurance racing. The SUV’s public premiere lands June 14. Deliveries? Global rollout starts later in the year. No firm price yet, but given the limited-run XM by Kith hit ~$200,000, expect the XM Label to climb even higher.

It’s fast. It’s unapologetically bold. It’s the 2026 BMW XM Label, and BMW M just put everyone on notice.

Technical Specifications – 2026 BMW XM Label

• Performance

  • Total system output: 738 hp (550 kW), 738 lb‑ft torque from combined V8 and electric motor

  • 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds

  • Electronically limited top speed 250 km/h, increased to 290 km/h with M Driver’s Package

• Powertrain

  • 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 (S68) paired with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor

  • Electric motor produces 194 hp, with peak torque between 280–450 Nm

  • Hybrid system includes an 8‑speed M Steptronic automatic transmission

  • All-wheel drive system (M xDrive) with rear-biased torque vectoring via active M differential

• Body Dimensions & Weight

  • Length: 5,110 mm (201.2 in)

  • Width: 2,004 mm (78.9 in)

  • Height: 1,755 mm (69.1 in)

  • Wheelbase: 3,104 mm (122.2 in)

  • Front track: 1,727 mm, Rear track: 1,690 mm

  • Ground clearance: 220 mm

  • Turning circle: 12.5 m

  • Curb weight: 2,764 kg (6,094 lb)

  • Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR): 3,272 kg

• Capacities

  • Fuel tank: 69 liters (18.2 gallons)

  • Luggage compartment volume: 527 to 1,820 liters

  • High-voltage lithium-ion battery: Gross capacity ~29.5 kWh, usable capacity ~25.7 kWh

  • WLTP electric driving range: 75–88 km

  • Onboard AC charging capacity: 11 kW

• Price

  • Estimated Canadian market price: starting around $220,000 CAD

  • U.S. price based on previous model year: starting from $187,875 USD, with expected upward adjustment for 2026

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