BMW X7 vs. Cadillac XT6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X7 and Cadillac XT6 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 X7 and the Cadillac XT6.
In comparing the BMW X7's and the Cadillac XT6's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Cadillac XT6 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the BMW X7's and the Cadillac XT6's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 is a better car than the Cadillac XT6.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW X7's price is between $89,198 and $126,050, with the Cadillac XT6 priced between $49,812 and $71,942.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X7 loses 55 percent of its value and the Cadillac XT6 loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the BMW X7 retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac XT6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X7’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Cadillac XT6 base engine makes 235 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac XT6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$89,198 - $126,050
Starting MSRP:
$83,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$70,298
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,095 - $83,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$49,812 - $71,942
Starting MSRP:
$48,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,995
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
960
# Good or Great Deals:
93
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$57,712
Price Range:
$47,616 - $68,015
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
990
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,894
# Good or Great Deals:
292
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$45,931
Depreciation %:
55%
Resale Value $:
$37,569
Residual Value %:
45%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
55%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
55% - 57.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$29,101
Depreciation %:
59.6%
Resale Value $:
$19,694
Residual Value %:
40.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac XT6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac XT6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
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:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 29Cadillac XT6 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 22Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 59Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
35 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
67 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X7 Trim Levels
ALPINA XB7, M60i, xDrive40i
Cadillac XT6 Trim Levels
Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
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
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
78.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
162.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4362 lbs
Width:
77.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
198.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Copper Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic / Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Midnight Sky Metallic / Opulent Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Emerald Lake Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Silver
Argent Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available