By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our Visitor Agreement.
I lease multiple cars for my family every 2 to 3 years. I have driven all the luxury brands including Benz, Lexus, Infinity, and Volvo. I've driven all types of cars also including, roadsters, sedans, SUV's, and EVs. The 2021 X7 is the most refined and luxurious vehicle I've driven to date. This thing is ultra smooth and quiet. Car and Driver compared this to a Benz GLS. GLS had the … extra insulation option of more sound deadening insulation and dual glass and the X7 was still quieter at all speeds. IMHO I think Mercedes are a bit overpriced. Luxurious yes, but doesn't handle as well and their engines are a notch less refined and not as efficient as BMWs. This X7 is a rock solid vault. At 90 miles an hour it feels like you're going 50 and driving on glass. BMW's inline 6 and perfectly calibrated 8 speed transmission is considered one of the best on the planet. Other than the x7, I've leased 5 and 7 series with the inline 6 and it's by far the best engine/ transmission combo I've experienced. I had a 7 with the fantastic v8 also but the smoothest in my opinion is the inline. I test drove everything, even a Tesla and Ford Expedition. Not only was the X7 the most impressive but BMW' s lease program was one of the most competitive.