2024 BMW ALPINA XB7
Price Range: $149,400 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
2024 BMW ALPINA XB7
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The 2024 Alpina XB7 is one of the most expensive and powerful vehicles BMW has to offer. This three-row SUV is comfortable, well appointed, fast with a capital F, and loaded with just about every feature you could ask for as standard equipment.Read full review
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$140,9352024 BMW Alpina XB7 Review
byDan Frio
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Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.
rating written byJonathan Elfalan
Director, Vehicle Testing
Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at Edmunds, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.
Pros
- Thunderous acceleration
- Impressive array of advanced driver aids
- Exclusivity of the Alpina badge
Cons
- Not so different from standard X7 to justify very different price
- Ride quality suffers on less-than-perfect roads
What's new
- The XB7 carries over unchanged
- Based on the first X7 generation introduced for 2019
Overview
If the regular BMW X7 and its top-trim 523-horsepower V8 engine leaves you flat, consider the 2024 BMW Alpina XB7. It's built on the X7's foundations but adds more power, a more sophisticated suspension, and distinctive styling — the latter perhaps most recognizable in the Alpina's signature oversized "turbine" wheels. The Alpina also amps up the interior refinement, with luxury touches such as climate control for all three rows, diamond-quilted leather and select glass-crystal controls. The XB7's price reflects Alpina's boutique approach and exclusivity — the specialist makes fewer than 2,000 cars a year for the world market — but it also comes with all the benefits of BMW factory warranty and support.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.86 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$271/mo for ALPINA XB7 Base
ALPINA XB7 Base
vs
$222/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Edmunds spotlight: XB7 is a worthy substitute for an M series
Ever wondered why BMW doesn't offer the X7 in an ultra-performance M trim, as it does most other models? It's because the XB7 serves as a surrogate M model. That's conjecture, but likely truer than not, as the XB7 makes 631 hp, has standard all-wheel drive, and sprints from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds — freakishly fast for a 6,000-pound SUV and swift enough to satisfy any theoretical M series brief. The XB7 also uses air springs at all four corners that can raise or lower it over a range of 3.2 inches. Active anti-roll bars help control body roll, while rear-wheel steering and a limited-slip rear differential deliver shockingly precise handling. The XB7 is unchanged from 2023's model, when Alpina gave it more power and extra driver assist features, including a self-driving mode.
Competitors to consider
At nearly $150K, the XB7 joins the upper echelon of three-row luxury SUVs, including the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, the Land Rover Range Rover and the Cadillac Escalade V. For a more earth-bound price, the X7 M60i still delivers a thrill. It's not a true M division car — more like an appearance package with extra sauce — but with 523 horsepower, it can warm the blood. The Audi SQ7 is even more affordable, and while it can't match the Alpina's finer details, it's supremely comfortable and just as fast, reaching 60 mph in 3.9 seconds in our testing. There's the new BMW XM. It costs as much as the XB7, but with just two rows, a V8 plug-in hybrid engine, and 738 hp, it's a wholly different and visceral animal. Read our Expert Rating below to see if the XB7 is right for you.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our VerdictThe Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
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8.0
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2024 Alpina XB7 is one of the most expensive and powerful vehicles BMW has to offer. This three-row SUV is comfortable, well appointed, fast with a capital F, and loaded with just about every feature you could ask for as standard equipment.
Rated for you by America's best test team.Performance
8.5/10
How does the ALPINA XB7 drive? With 631 horsepower on tap, the XB7's turbocharged V8 makes nearly as much power as the bonkers BMW XM, which means it's also just as quick. How does 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds sound? Yeah, we were pretty surprised ourselves while testing the XB7. And combined with the XB7's excellent braking power, which is on par with many sports cars, this is one seriously capable family hauler, at least in terms of straight-line performance.
For its size, the XB7 is reasonably nimble on a twisty road. The quick, light steering makes turning or parking relatively easy. While it can handle a corner or two, it's not its natural habitat and it ultimately feels much more at home devouring miles on an open highway. The transmission shifts smoothly and responds quickly when you need a burst of speed.
For its size, the XB7 is reasonably nimble on a twisty road. The quick, light steering makes turning or parking relatively easy. While it can handle a corner or two, it's not its natural habitat and it ultimately feels much more at home devouring miles on an open highway. The transmission shifts smoothly and responds quickly when you need a burst of speed.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the ALPINA XB7? The XB7's main selling point is grand-touring comfort to go along with all of its speed. While it manages to balance those two inherently contradictory factors well, ultimately it can't match some of its rivals that put comfort above all else. The seats in all three rows are reasonably comfortable, but the XB7's enormous 23-inch wheels pose a bit of a challenge when it comes to managing ride quality — usually the bigger the wheels and tires, the worse the ride. The XB7 is by no means a harsh-riding SUV, but it also isn't as quiet and isolating as some of its ultra-luxury rivals.
The climate controls are all touchscreen-based. The five-zone climate control gives nearly every passenger control of his or her own microclimate, while standard heated and ventilated seats work well to cool and warm everyone on board from the other side. Capping this off is great vent coverage throughout the cabin.
The climate controls are all touchscreen-based. The five-zone climate control gives nearly every passenger control of his or her own microclimate, while standard heated and ventilated seats work well to cool and warm everyone on board from the other side. Capping this off is great vent coverage throughout the cabin.
Interior
8/10
How’s the interior? Save for some minor trim pieces and Alpina logos, the XB7's interior is nearly identical to the regular X7's. That's both a good and bad thing. The interior is relatively spacious, though adults will find the third row lacks shoulder room. It's at least easy to crawl back there since the adjustable air suspension and large doors make getting in and out pretty easy. Visibility is good for such a large SUV. The standard surround-view camera, parking sensors and blind-spot warning system help out a lot, especially in tight parking lots.
Getting your preferred driving position is easy thanks to lots of seat adjustment and an upright view ahead. XB7 also utilizes BMW's latest touchscreen system, which helps improve on much of the usability but also makes some things more difficult to access. One example: You need to dive deep into a menu to adjust the adaptive cruise control following distance. In most other cars, this is something readily available on the steering wheel. Other than a couple of quirks, a fair amount becomes second nature.
Getting your preferred driving position is easy thanks to lots of seat adjustment and an upright view ahead. XB7 also utilizes BMW's latest touchscreen system, which helps improve on much of the usability but also makes some things more difficult to access. One example: You need to dive deep into a menu to adjust the adaptive cruise control following distance. In most other cars, this is something readily available on the steering wheel. Other than a couple of quirks, a fair amount becomes second nature.
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Technology
8.5/10
How’s the tech? The Alpina XB7 is loaded with tech, and almost all of it comes as standard equipment. BMW includes a full suite of driver aids, from adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking to surround-view cameras and parking sensors. It all works well too. The adaptive cruise maintains a consistent distance from the car ahead of you and brakes and accelerates smoothly. The lane centering is equally impressive.
The XB7's voice command system is useful too. It understands natural language and can control a variety of features, including adjusting the climate control and setting navigation directions. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which work wirelessly, are a boon for those who prefer to use their phones for navigation and music.
The XB7's voice command system is useful too. It understands natural language and can control a variety of features, including adjusting the climate control and setting navigation directions. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which work wirelessly, are a boon for those who prefer to use their phones for navigation and music.
Storage
7.5/10
How’s the storage? Luxury SUVs need to be as practical as they are well appointed, and the XB7 does pretty well on this front. Cargo space behind the third row is typical for a luxury SUV of this type. Drop the seats and the space opens up greatly, though it's not quite as massive inside as the Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade. Those big domestic SUVs can also tow more — when the XB7 is properly equipped, maximum towing capacity is 7,500 pounds.
Small-item storage is mixed. The door pockets are massive, but the center console is shallow. Putting things in the front cupholders blocks access to the wireless charging pad. Got kids? The XB7 is a capable family hauler. The second-row seating area is roomy enough for rear-facing child safety seats, and the seat anchor points are easy to access. You can also lower the XB7's ride height to make it easier for small kids to climb in.
Small-item storage is mixed. The door pockets are massive, but the center console is shallow. Putting things in the front cupholders blocks access to the wireless charging pad. Got kids? The XB7 is a capable family hauler. The second-row seating area is roomy enough for rear-facing child safety seats, and the seat anchor points are easy to access. You can also lower the XB7's ride height to make it easier for small kids to climb in.
Fuel Economy
7/10
How’s the fuel economy? The Alpina XB7 gets an EPA-estimated 17 mpg combined (16 city/20 highway). We matched that figure on our mixed-driving evaluation route, so the EPA figures should be fairly accurate if you drive with a light foot. Some rivals are a bit less thirsty in the city, but only by a small margin.
Value
7.5/10
Is the ALPINA XB7 a good value? The XB7 looks and feels like a premium vehicle, but it doesn't quite stand out enough to fully justify its price. Outside of the extra power, the Alpina XB7 isn't noticeably much better than a standard V8-powered BMW X7. Factor in the price gap between the Alpina and a regular X7, and it's an even harder argument to make even if you consider the upgraded interior. The XB7 does include just about every available feature as standard equipment, but it definitely tacks on a few bucks for the Alpina pedigree premium.
BMW includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty. It also includes four years of roadside assistance and three years/36,000 miles of maintenance.
BMW includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty. It also includes four years of roadside assistance and three years/36,000 miles of maintenance.
Wildcard
8/10
The Alpina XB7 is one of those vehicles that should stand out to those who know what the Alpina badge means. But the special wheels and slight design tweaks don't do a lot to separate it from the rest of BMW's SUV lineup. It's powerful and comfy, which is what modern Alpinas are all about. The subtle looks do make it a bit of a sleeper given the potent V8, but the XB7 is too big and bulky to really enjoy driving along a curvy road.
Which ALPINA XB7 does Edmunds recommend?
The BMW Alpina XB7 is offered in only a single trim with just a handful of options. We'd add the 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system and the second-row captain's chairs if we didn't need regular seven-passenger capability. We'd also consider swapping out the ginormous 23-inch wheels for the smoother ride quality of the no-cost optional 21-inch wheels. The big wheels are a trademark component of the Alpina's signature look, however, so we might tolerate the extra noise and chatter they introduce.
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BMW ALPINA XB7 models
The 2024 BMW Alpina XB7 is a three-row luxury SUV powered by a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine (631 horsepower, 590 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive and air springs are standard. It is offered only in a single well-equipped trim. Keep reading for our breakdown of the XB7's major features and options.
Alpina XB7
Includes many luxury and technology features as standard equipment, such as:
- 23-inch wheels
- Adaptive air suspension
- Brembo front brakes
- Rear-wheel steering
- Alpina exterior trim
- Panoramic sunroof
- Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
- Rear-passenger power sunshades
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats with massage
- Heated rear seats
- Heated and cooled cupholders
- Glass controls (transmission shifter, stop-start button and infotainment controller)
- Leather dashboard
- Dark gray synthetic suede headliner
- Five-zone climate control
- Limited-slip rear differential
Technology and driver assist features include:
- Wireless phone charger
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
- BMW curved display with configurable instrument cluster and integrated infotainment screen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with wireless connectivity
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the XB7 and the car in front)
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the XB7 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Active Driving Assistant Professional (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)
From here, you can pick from a handful of options, including:
- 21-inch wheels
- Trailer hitch
- Second-row captain's chairs
- 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- Synthetic suede headliner in upholstery color
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2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 Features & Specs
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $149,400 |
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Engine Type | Mild hybrid |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $271/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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Safety
Key safety features on the ALPINA XB7 include:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Lane Departure Warning
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Pre-collision safety system
- Post-collision safety system
FAQ
Is the BMW ALPINA XB7 a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 ALPINA XB7 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 ALPINA XB7 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW ALPINA XB7. Learn more
What's new in the 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7:
- The XB7 carries over unchanged
- Based on the first X7 generation introduced for 2019
Is the BMW ALPINA XB7 reliable?
To determine whether the BMW ALPINA XB7 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the ALPINA XB7. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the ALPINA XB7's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 ALPINA XB7 and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 ALPINA XB7 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 ALPINA XB7 is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7?
The least-expensive 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 is the 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $149,400.
Other versions include:
- 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $149,400
What are the different models of BMW ALPINA XB7?
If you're interested in the BMW ALPINA XB7, the next question is, which ALPINA XB7 model is right for you? ALPINA XB7 variants include 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of ALPINA XB7 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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