BMW X7 vs. Rolls-Royce Cullinan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X7 and Rolls-Royce Cullinan 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 Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
When comparing the BMW X7's and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW X7's and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Pricing: A used 2025 BMW X7 ranges from $65,997 to $118,329 while a used 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is priced between $438,435 to $688,089. For a new model, the BMW X7's price is between $89,825 and $126,291, with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan priced between $444,525 and $612,400.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X7 loses 58 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Cullinan retains 12.5 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 X7’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan base engine makes 563 horsepower. The X7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 526 miles. The Cullinan is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the BMW X7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW X7 and Rolls-Royce Cullinan are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
89825 - 126291
Starting MSRP:
84300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
444525 - 612400
Starting MSRP:
405000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
319700
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
234400 - 405000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
88710
Price Range:
65997 - 118329
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
521
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
13125
# Good or Great Deals:
176
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
536029
Price Range:
438435 - 688089
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
536029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
536029 - 536029
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.637377197406936
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7974248267872681
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large SUVs)
0.8 - 0.9
BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 29Rolls-Royce Cullinan Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW X7 Trim Levels
ALPINA XB7, M60i, xDrive40i
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Trim Levels
Base
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
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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):
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
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:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 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):
20 / 24 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
438 / 526 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 452 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:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
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:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.8 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:
6341 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
210.9 inches
Wheelbase:
129.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 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:
23.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R23
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
