Tesla Model X vs. BMW X7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model X 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 Tesla Model X and the BMW X7.
When comparing the Tesla Model X's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model X has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW X7 has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model X's and the BMW X7's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model X loses 55.2 percent of its value and the BMW X7 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the BMW X7 retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model X.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model X’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the BMW X7 base engine makes 375 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Tesla Model X has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$77,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$74,909
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$49,800 - $92,600
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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$71,297
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
$56,573 - $93,998
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
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:
2,291
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$44,540
Depreciation %:
57.1%
Resale Value $:
$33,450
Residual Value %:
42.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
57.1% - 71.4%
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%
Tesla Model X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model X
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:
134.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 134.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Tesla Model X Rankings
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5 out of / 44Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
13 out of / 44Ranking
18 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 27Ranking
25 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 44BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
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21 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Tesla Model X Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
BMW X7 Trim Levels
ALPINA XB7, M60i, xDrive40i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.130 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
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:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
335 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 hours (240V)
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
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
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:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
41 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
43.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
91.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.1 cubic feet
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:
5148 lbs
Width:
89.4 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
199.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Gray
Stealth Gray
Red
Ultra Red
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Brown
Not available
Green
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
Red
Ametrin Metallic / Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Copper Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Atlas Grey
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
