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BMW X7 vs Hyundai Nexo comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Hyundai Nexo?

BMW X7 vs Hyundai Nexo: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Hyundai Nexo

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Nexo is substantially cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,371 £.

Nexo

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is visibly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers markedly more boot space – 750 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries visibly more – 760 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 is clearly superior 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.

from £91,300
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/100km
BMW X7
Hyundai Nexo

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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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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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BMW X7
Hyundai Nexo

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
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