The Base XM Is Dead for 2026. Long Live the BMW XM Label
BMW is making some serious changes to the XM for 2026. The base trim has been dropped, leaving the 738-horsepower XM Label as the only model available. There's also a better charging rate for the hybrid system, and a host of new exterior colors and interior themes to choose from.
As before, the 2026 BMW XM Label gets its power from a twin-turbo V-8 making 577 hp, combined with an electric motor mounted between the engine and transmission. All 738 pound-feet of torque travel through an eight-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. BMW quotes a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 155 miles per hour (or 175 mph, if you option the M Driver's Package).
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In the past, going for the XM Label (previously known as the Label Red) represented a significant jump in performance over the 644-hp base model. Buyers also got some exclusive red-painted exterior trim pieces to visually set it apart. Choosing the Label also came at a cost; the 2025 XM Label started at $187,875 with destination, a $26,200 premium over the standard car.
New Options to Choose From
Aside from a handful of red-accented exterior badges, the 2026 XM Label has dropped those flashy red trim pieces. BMW has added a handful of new colors to choose from, including the Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic you see here. Buyers can also now opt to have the XM's standard 23-inch wheels in black (22s are available as a no-cost option).
There's a trio of new interior themes to choose from, too: Individual Night Blue full Merino leather with Vintage Coffee accents, Individual Black full Merino leather with Vintage Coffee accents, and Individual Silverstone extended Merino leather with black accents.
Better Onboard Charging
The XM Label's drivetrain is a full carry-over for 2026. That means it has the same 19.2-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack under the floor. The only change, according to BMW, comes in the M Hybrid's onboard charger. The charging rate has been bumped to 11 kilowatts, up from just 7.4 kilowatts.
Photo by: BMW
Photo by: BMW
Photo by: BMW
Before the change, BMW claimed a full charge would take 3 hours, 15 minutes. The company didn't quote an updated time, but we have to assume it's a bit quicker now.
Like before, the plug-in system in the XM Label unlocks a fully electric driving range of 30 miles.
Launch Date & Pricing
BMW will reveal the 2026 XM Label on Saturday, June 14, in France at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Production at the company's Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant will kick off in August, though pricing hasn't been released.
The previous XM Label carried a starting MSRP of $187,875, so expect a small price bump to match the added options and better charging.
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