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BMW X7 vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Subaru Crosstrek?

BMW X7 vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

BMW X7

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,465 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Crosstrek

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 568 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is substantially lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 435 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries clearly more – 760 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,495 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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