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BMW X7 vs CUPRA Ateca - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (90800 £ vs 37300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or CUPRA Ateca?

BMW X7

CUPRA Ateca

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

CUPRA Ateca has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37300 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53503 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Ateca manages with 6.70 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

Ateca

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 has a significantly edge – offering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X7 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the CUPRA Ateca tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X7 pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm difference.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X7 offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is clearly lighter – 1418 kg compared to 2490 kg. The difference is around 1072 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X7 offers evident more room – 750 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X7 performs evident better – up to 2120 L, which is about 516 L more than the CUPRA Ateca.

When it comes to payload, BMW X7 distinct takes the win – 760 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BMW X7
CUPRA Ateca

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from about £90,800
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8 - 12.1 L

BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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CUPRA Ateca

The CUPRA Ateca mixes SUV practicality with a seriously sporty attitude, wrapped in aggressive styling and a cockpit that looks like it belongs on a racetrack. It's the kind of car that handles daily life with composure while slipping a grin across your face every time you push it—perfect for drivers who want a practical companion that never apologizes for having fun.

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BMW X7
CUPRA Ateca

Costs and Consumption

Price
90800 - 117500 £
Price
37300 - 51200 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
152 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2490 - 2675 kg
Curb weight
1418 - 1628 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 510 L
Length
5181 mm
Length
4394 mm
Width
2000 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1835 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
2120 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the BMW X7 have?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.