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2021 BMW X7 Trims Comparison

2021 X7 trim level differences

The 2021 BMW X7 is a seven-passenger, three-row SUV that is available in two trim levels: xDrive40i and M50i. The xDrive40i is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six cylinder engine, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Total output is 335 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. The M50i uses a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that produces 523 hp and 553 lb-ft. Both engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

xDrive40i
Even though it's the base trim, the xDrive40i includes an impressive list of features including:

  • Self-leveling air-ride suspension
  • 21-inch wheels
  • Adaptive LED headlights
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Power dual-section tailgate
  • Remote start
  • Panoramic sunroof

Interior features include:

  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Remote vehicle monitoring and control via a smartphone app
  • Simulated leather upholstery (SensaTec) with wood trim
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated front armrests and steering wheel

Standard technology and safety features for the X7 include:

  • 12.3-inch central touchscreen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Digital gauge cluster
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 10-speaker sound system
  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

M50i
Along with its more powerful engine, the M50i adds:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Adaptive sport suspension
  • Sport differential
  • M Sport brakes with blue calipers
  • Multicontour front seats
  • Soft-close doors
  • Head-up display
  • Infotainment gesture control (controlling features like volume and track selection by gesturing with your hands)
  • Surround-view camera
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system

Most of the X7's options are bundled in packages. Here are some of the major ones and their contents:

Cold Weather package:

  • Front and rear heated seats
  • Five-zone climate control

Driving Assistance Professional package:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the X7 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Collision detection with automatic lane change assist
  • Forward cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle in front you is about to cross your vehicle's path)

Other options include:

  • Ventilated and massaging front seats
  • Running boards
  • Upgraded trailer hitch
  • Second-row captain's chairs
  • 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system
  • Panoramic sunroof with embedded LED lighting
  • Dual-screen rear entertainment system
  • Dark Shadow Edition (M50i with special dark gray paint and trim)

Which 2021 X7 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Consider sticking with the base X7 xDrive40i. The turbocharged six-cylinder under the hood is adequate for an SUV this size. What's more, for 2021, the X7 no longer has its midlevel trim, the xDrive50i. That means the gap between the base model and the topped-out M50i is much larger. Not too many buyers will need the performance provided by the rowdy V8 under the hood of the M50i.

Compare 2021 X7 trims side-by-side

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Rutland, ND
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X7 xDrive40i
X7 M50i
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M50i
4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
335 hp @ 5,500 rpm
523 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
332 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
4.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
285/45R21
275/40R22 (FRONT) 315/35R22 (REAR)
Wheel size
21 X 9.5-in
22 X 9.5-in (Front) 22 X 10.5-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.9 gal.
21.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
416 / 526 miles
329 / 460 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
42.8 ft.
42.8 ft.
Curb weight
5,397 lb.
5,661 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.7 in.
8.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
87.3 in.
87.3 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.7 in.
78.7 in.
Height
71.1 in.
71.1 in.
Length
203.3 in.
203.3 in.
Wheelbase
122.2 in.
122.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
90.4 cu. ft.
90.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.9 in.
41.9 in.
Front Leg Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.0 in.
60.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$75,875
$89,323
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.01
$1.19
Depreciation
$23,550
$30,600
Financing
$6,853
$8,247
Taxes & Fees
$2,415
$2,794
Fuel
$13,761
$16,999
Insurance
$6,759
$6,264
Maintenance
$14,723
$16,605
Repairs
$7,814
$7,814
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Black SensaTec, leatherette
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Coffee Vernasca, leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Canberra Beige Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca, leather
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Black Extended Merino, premium leather
Ivory White Extended Merino, premium leather
Black Vernasca, leather
Coffee Vernasca, leather
Tartufo Extended Merino, premium leather
Canberra Beige Vernasca, leather
Cognac Vernasca, leather
Coffee Extended Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Arctic Grey Metallic
Sparkling Brown Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Manhattan Green Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Ametrin Metallic
Alpine White
Carbon Black Metallic
Jet Black
Mineral White Metallic
Arctic Grey Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Ametrin Metallic
Alpine White
Carbon Black Metallic
Mineral White Metallic