BMW XM vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$331,975
- XM: $331,975 cheaper, 175 hp more.
- Black Badge Cullinan: 2.7 in more rear legroom.
- XM wins 6 of 9 measures.
| Measure | XM | Black Badge Cullinan | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $160,775 | $492,750 | XM |
| Horsepower | 738 hp | 563 hp | XM |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft | XM |
| MPG combined | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | About the same |
| EV range | 30 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 64.3 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft | XM |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 40.3 in | 43.0 in | Black Badge Cullinan |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 201.2 in | 210.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.9 in | 79.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 6,091 lb | 6,173 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | XM |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.1 s tested | 4.8 s estimate | XM |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | N/A | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| XM Label AWD $159,600 | Black Badge Cullinan AWD $490,000 | $330,400 |
| Black Badge Cullinan AWD $490,000 | XM Label AWD $159,600 | $330,400 |
Cost to run
XM costs $335,797 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | XM | Black Badge Cullinan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $160,775 | $492,750 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,106 | $2,743 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,635 | $16,457 |
| Total, 6 years | $173,410 | $509,207 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: XM wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | XM | 67% |
| MPG | XM | 23% |
| Power | XM | 24% |
| Space | XM | 67% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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