BMW X7 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW X7, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW X7 and are good next research steps.

from £57,900

Land Rover Defender

Price : 57,900 - 172,000 £
Body Type : Off-Roader
Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 200 - 635 HP
Consumption L/100km : 6 - 14.4 L/100km
Electric Range : 48 km
Seats : 2 - 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4 - 10.2 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 8
Model : Defender
Modell : Defender 90 P425, Defender 90 P525 V8, Defender 90 D200, Defender 90 Hardtop D250, Defender 90 D250, Defender 90 D350, Defender 110 P300e, Defender 110 P425, Defender 110 P635, Defender 110 D200, Defender 110 Hardtop D250, Defender 110 D250, Defender 110 D350, Defender 130 P425, Defender 130 P500 V8, Defender 130 D250, Defender 130 D350
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, D
Trim Level : X AWD Automatik, AWD Automatik, S AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic SE AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic HSE AWD Automatik, OCTA AWD Automatik, Trophy Edition AWD Automatik, Outbound AWD Automatik, OCTA Black AWD Automatik
Power kW : 147 - 467 kW
co2 : 135 - 324 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Curb weight : 2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity : 293 - 786 L
Width : 2,008 mm
Brand : Land Rover
Payload : 494 - 819 kg

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Quick data check: Land Rover Defender

considerably cheaper
somewhat more power
noticeably more efficient
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
marginally more trunk space

from £70,600

Audi Q7

Price : 70,600 - 100,600 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 231 - 507 HP
Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 11.9 L/100km
Electric Range : 81 - 82 km
Seats : 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.1 - 7.1 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 500 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 6 - 8
Model : Q7
Modell : Q7 3.0 TFSI, Q7 3.0 TDI, SQ7 TFSI, Q7 3.0 TFSI e
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, B
Trim Level : quattro tiptronic (5-Sitzer), quattro tiptronic (7-Sitzer), S line quattro tiptronic (5-Sitzer), S line quattro tiptronic (7-Sitzer), tiptronic (5-Sitzer), tiptronic (7-Sitzer), S line business quattro tiptronic (5-Sitzer), S line business quattro tiptronic (7-Sitzer)
Power kW : 170 - 373 kW
co2 : 86 - 271 g/km
Engine capacity : 2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight : 2,055 - 2,460 kg
Trunk capacity : 563 - 887 L
Width : 1,970 mm
Brand : Audi
Payload : 640 - 885 kg

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Quick data check: Audi Q7

barely more power
markedly cheaper
considerably more efficient
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly lighter
slightly more trunk space

from £48,200

Mercedes V Class

Price : 48,200 - 83,300 £
Body Type : Bus
Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Seats : 6
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 7.4 - 10.7 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Model : V-Klasse
Modell : V 220 d kompakt, V 250 d kompakt, V 300 lang, V 220 d lang, V 250 d lang, V 220 d extralang, V 300 d kompakt, V 300 d lang, V 300 extralang, V 250 d extralang, V 300 d extralang
CO2 Efficiency Class : G
Trim Level : 9G-TRONIC, Style 9G-TRONIC, Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Style 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, Special Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 9G-TRONIC, Exclusive 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW : 120 - 174 kW
co2 : 187 - 232 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight : 2,192 - 2,464 kg
Width : 1,928 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Payload : 636 - 908 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes V Class

significantly more power
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
significantly cheaper
moderately more efficient
moderately lighter

from £199,400

Lamborghini Urus

Price : 199,400 - 257,100 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 666 - 800 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 14.1 L/100km
Electric Range : 60 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.3 - 3.5 s
Model Year : 2,022 - 2,024
Max Speed : 305 - 312 km/h
Torque : 850 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 8
Doors : 5
Model : Urus
Modell : Urus Performante, Urus S, Urus SE
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, B
Power kW : 490 - 588 kW
co2 : 51 - 320 g/km
Engine capacity : 3,996 cm3
Curb weight : 2,150 - 2,405 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 85 L
Trunk capacity : 454 - 616 L
Length : 5,112 - 5,137 mm
Width : 2,018 - 2,026 mm
Height : 1,618 - 1,638 mm
Brand : Lamborghini
Max trunk capacity : 1,596 L
Payload : 100 - 350 kg

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Quick data check: Lamborghini Urus

substantially cheaper
moderately more trunk space
clearly more power
significantly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
a bit lighter

from £71,600

BMW iX

Price : 71,600 - 108,400 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 408 - 659 HP
Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 600 - 701 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.8 - 5.1 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 700 - 1,015 Nm
Model : iX
Modell : iX xDrive45, iX xDrive60, iX M70
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : M Sportpaket, M Sportpaket Pro, xDrive
Power kW : 300 - 485 kW
co2 : 0 g/km
Curb weight : 2,525 - 2,655 kg
Trunk capacity : 500 L
Width : 1,970 mm
Brand : BMW
Payload : 505 - 575 kg

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BMW iX as a suitable alternative to BMW X7

The BMW iX and BMW X7 are two premium offerings that represent the future and the current state of luxury SUVs, respectively. The iX, BMW's flagship electric SUV, flaunts cutting-edge technology and sustainability with its sleek design and impressive electric range, appealing to the eco-conscious consumer. On the other hand, the X7, with its robust engine options and lavish interior, stands as a testament to traditional luxury with advanced features and ample seating, offering a classic alternative for those who prioritize power and space.

The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.

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Quick data check: BMW iX

marginally lighter
noticeably more trunk space
clearly cheaper
slightly more power
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

from £59,400

Genesis GV80

Price : 59,400 - 75,600 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 272 - 304 HP
Consumption L/100km : 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Seats : 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 6.9 s
Model Year : 2,021 - 2,022
Max Speed : 230 - 237 km/h
Torque : 422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : GV80
Modell : GV80 2.5T, GV80 3.0D
CO2 Efficiency Class : G
Trim Level : Luxus AWD Automatik (7-Sitzer), Luxus Plus AWD Automatik (6-Sitzer), Premium AWD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Sport AWD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Luxus AWD Automatik (5-Sitzer)
Power kW : 200 - 224 kW
co2 : 231 - 241 g/km
Engine capacity : 2,497 - 2,996 cm3
Curb weight : 2,155 - 2,325 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 80 L
Trunk capacity : 727 - 735 L
Length : 4,945 mm
Width : 1,975 mm
Height : 1,715 mm
Brand : Genesis
Max trunk capacity : 2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload : 660 - 690 kg

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Quick data check: Genesis GV80

significantly more power
a bit more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly more trunk space
clearly cheaper
somewhat lighter

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