BMW XM vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW XM. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The BMW XM features a 14.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW XM stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW XM gets merino leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth. Climate control is 4-zone in the BMW XM and 2-zone in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Drivetrain

The BMW XM uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 550kW and 1000Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The BMW XM has the clear power advantage at 550kW vs 227kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW XM is 4.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The BMW XM measures 5,110mm long on a 3,105mm wheelbase, 130mm longer than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BMW XM generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 527L in the BMW XM and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 173L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,700kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BMW XM's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the BMW XM costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km as a hybrid) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,111 a year less for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW XM) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The BMW XM: more power (550kW against 227kW).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $309,900), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 527L), the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,700kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,537 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 58

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the BMW XM's 58 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 35 points), performance (BMW XM ahead by 32 points), safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 31 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 costs about $1,111 less (8.9 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 527L in the BMW XM, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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