The BMW XM takes on the M2 in an epic drag race. Image: Carwow / Youtube
BMW drag race: XM SUV vs new M2 coupe face-off in cool competition
Watch the new BMW XM and M2 take each other on in a drag race between the entry level and flagship M cars, SUV versus coupe.
The BMW XM takes on the M2 in an epic drag race. Image: Carwow / Youtube
A BMW drag race like no other, the BMW XM and the M2 are not rivals in any sense of the word, but they do share one letter: ‘M’.
This BMW drag race features the performance arm’s two newest models: the XM SUV and the M2 coupe. Both models will make their local debuts at the Knysna Simola Hillclimb in early May.
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THE XM AND M2 WILL MAKE FOR AN INTERESTING BMW DRAG RACE
The two models face off in an interesting drag race that isn’t a fair match up but makes for interesting viewing, with UK motoring publication Carwow bringing the two models together for a unique BMW drag race.
On the numbers front, the XM is powered by a newly developed M HYBRID drive system comprising a V8 petrol engine and a powerful electric motor.
It produces 480kW and 800Nm from its twin turbo V8 engine with electric assistance. It sends its power via an eight-speed automatic gearbox to all four wheels. The all-wheel-drive system will help it in this BMW drag race.
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BOTH THE XM AND M2 WILL FEATURE AT THE KNYSNA HILLCLIMB IN EARLY MAY
The M2 is the entry-level M car in the brand’s line-up and uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Its power outputs are pegged at 338kW a meaty 550Nm. It could punch above its weight in this BMW drag race.
It also uses a sports-orientated eight-speed automatic transmission with power going to the rear axle only.
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According to Motor1, the difference in weight between the two cars is significant with the lighter M2 tipping the scale at 1725kg, while the XM weighs 2710kg.
BMW released indicative pricing for the duo late last year:
XM – R3 400 000
M2 – R1 503 975
Watch the showdown in this BMW drag race video below to see which M car is faster:
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