BMW X1 vs. BMW X7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X1 and BMW X7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW X1 and the BMW X7.
When we compare the BMW X1's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the BMW X1 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The BMW X7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X1's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the BMW X1 is a better car than the BMW X7.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X1's price is between $46,327 and $58,039, with the BMW X7 priced between $91,275 and $127,565.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X1 loses 50.4 percent of its value and the BMW X7 loses 58 percent of its value. This means the BMW X1 retains 7.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X1’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the BMW X7 base engine makes 375 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X1 has an average safety rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46327 - 58039
Starting MSRP:
42800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
26100 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
91275 - 127565
Starting MSRP:
86700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45657
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
29166 - 57767
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
95381
Price Range:
83055 - 117551
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21760
Depreciation %:
0.50841451
Resale Value $:
21040
Residual Value %:
0.49158548999999996
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.4977078
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.45978416 - 0.54197624
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
50624
Depreciation %:
0.58389536
Resale Value $:
36076
Residual Value %:
0.41610464
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.60078411
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.54915129 - 0.65492872
BMW X1 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.5 / 10
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X1
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.058
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW X1 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 70Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 70Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 70Ranking
10 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 62Ranking
18 out of / 70Ranking
23 out of / 70Ranking
33 out of / 70Ranking
34 out of / 70Ranking
35 out of / 70Ranking
39 out of / 70Ranking
45 out of / 70BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 18Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 18Ranking
15 out of / 18Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X1 Trim Levels
M35i, xDrive28i
BMW X7 Trim Levels
ALPINA XB7, M60i, xDrive40i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
90.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3750 lbs
Width:
82.8 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
177.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5452 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
203.6 inches
Wheelbase:
122.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic / Night Dusk Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic
Gray
Dune Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Storm Bay Metallic
Green
Cape York Green Metallic
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
Silver
Space Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Copper Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Sititching
Brown
Castanea
Gray
Atlas Grey/Smoke White
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
