BMW XM vs. BMW X7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW XM 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 XM and the BMW X7.
When we compare the BMW XM's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the BMW XM has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW X7 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW XM's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the BMW X7 is a better car than the BMW XM.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW XM's price is between $162,127 and $191,494, with the BMW X7 priced between $89,198 and $126,050.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW XM loses 60.4 percent of its value and the BMW X7 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the BMW X7 retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW XM.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW XM’s base engine makes 644 horsepower, and the BMW X7 base engine makes 375 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
162127 - 191494
Starting MSRP:
159000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
124000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
71900 - 159000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
89198 - 126050
Starting MSRP:
83500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
70298
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57095 - 83500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
152561
Price Range:
125348 - 186951
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
114388
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
76214 - 152561
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10651
# Good or Great Deals:
8
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:
588
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8691
# Good or Great Deals:
183
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
96743
Depreciation %:
0.6084483
Resale Value $:
62257
Residual Value %:
0.39155169999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.61077389
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.59892683 - 0.61786021
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
45931
Depreciation %:
0.5500679
Resale Value $:
37569
Residual Value %:
0.44993209999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.55010212
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5500679 - 0.57463587
BMW XM Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.732154 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.07005 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW XM
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 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.552306075069891
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
1.7 - 5.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW XM Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
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1 out of / 20Ranking
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3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
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6 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
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11 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 18Ranking
23 out of / 23Ranking
26 out of / 26Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
30 out of / 32BMW 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
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10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
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14 out of / 17Ranking
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16 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW XM Trim Levels
Base, Label
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):
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:
644 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
590 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 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:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
249 / 340 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Cargo Space:
18.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.3 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:
6094 lbs
Width:
88 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
201.2 inches
Wheelbase:
122.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 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:
23.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R23
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 / BMW Individual Frozen Black Metallic / BMW Individual Ruby Black Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
BMW Individual Frozen Tulum Blue Metallic / BMW Individual Petrol Mica Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic
Gray
BMW Individual Grigio Telesto Metallic / BMW Individual Sepia Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic
Green
BMW Individual Anglesey Green Metallic / BMW Individual Urban Green / Cape York Green Metallic / Isle of Man Green Metallic
Purple
BMW Individual Daytona Violet Metallic
Red
BMW Individual Melbourne Red Metallic / Toronto Red Metallic
White
Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Sao Paulo Yellow
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
Purple
Not available
Red
Ametrin Metallic / Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Brown
Sparkling Copper Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Deep Lagoon/Vintage Coffee
Gray
Silverstone/Vintage Coffee
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Silverstone
Orange
Not available
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
