Compare the BMW X7 vs BMW X7 M60i

A giant in city streets, but a king on the motorway
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10
A massive seven-seater, that drives like a sports car
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

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Choosing between the BMW X7 and the performance-tuned BMW X7 M60i comes down to how you balance pace and efficiency. The X7 M60i brings more power, while the standard X7 uses less fuel. Both models deliver genuine seven-seat practicality, where adults can sit comfortably in the third row, and each features a split tailgate that provides a handy perch. Inside, both cabins suffer from the same distraction on the move, with climate controls buried in touchscreen menus. If lower fuel consumption suits your everyday driving, the standard X7 fits the bill, whereas the X7 M60i trades efficiency for added muscle.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Excellence xDrive40i MHT Step Auto Petrol Automatic

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M60i xDrive Step Auto Petrol Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 7 Number of seats 7
Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 2,120 litres Boot space, seats down 2,120 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,181 mm x 2,000 mm x 1,835 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 5,181 mm x 2,000 mm x 1,835 mm
Towing capacity 3,500 kg Towing capacity 3,500 kg
First year tax rate £3,420 Best First year tax rate £5,690
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
29.4 mpg Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
23.3 mpg
Drive type Four wheel drive Drive type Four wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 50 · very high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 50 · very high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name xDrive40i MHT Step Auto Engine name xDrive Step Auto
Engine size 3.0 L Petrol • 381 BHP Engine size 4.4 L Petrol • 530 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive Drive type Four wheel drive
Forward gears 8 Forward gears 8
Acceleration 5.8 s (0-60 mph) Acceleration 4.7 s (0-60 mph) Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7 Number of seats 7
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 300 litres Boot (seats up) 300 litres
Boot (seats down) 2,120 litres Boot (seats down) 2,120 litres
Length 5,181 mm Length 5,181 mm
Width 2,000 mm Width 2,000 mm
Height 1,835 mm Height 1,835 mm
Wheelbase 3.11 m Wheelbase 3.11 m
Turning circle 13.0 m Turning circle 12.4 m

Full features list

  • 21" Y spoke alloy wheels - style 752 with run flat tyres
  • 21" Y spoke bicolour alloy wheels - style 753 with run flat tyres
  • 22" Multi spoke bicolour alloy wheels - style 757 with mixed tyres and run flat tyres
  • 22" V spoke bicolour alloy wheels - style 756
  • 22" V spoke bicolour alloy wheels - style 756 with mixed tyres and run flat tyres
  • 23" BMW individual V Spoke alloy wheels in bicolour finish - style 914
  • Additional BMW Individual Metallic paint
  • Aluminium Running Board
  • Ambient air
  • Anthracite Alcantara headlining
  • Automatic air conditioning with 5 zone control
  • BMW Individual Metallic paint
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather - Black
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather - Ivory white
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather - Tartufo
  • BMW Individual fine wood ash grain silver grey high gloss interior trim
  • BMW Individual fine wood ash open pored interior trim
  • BMW Individual full merino leather upholstery
  • BMW Individual full merino leather upholstery in combination with Exclusive pack
  • BMW Individual headliner alcantara
  • BMW Individual paint
  • BMW Individual piano black interior trim
  • BMW individual full Merino leather - Black
  • BMW individual full Merino leather - Ivory white/atlas grey
  • BMW individual full Merino leather - Tartufo
  • BMW individual full Merino leather in combination with Exclusive pack - Black
  • BMW individual full Merino leather in combination with Exclusive pack - Ivory white/atlas grey
  • BMW individual full Merino leather in combination with Exclusive pack - Tartufo
  • Bowers and Wilkins diamond surround sound system
  • CraftedClarity glass application for interior elements
  • Fineline lime brown open pored fine wood interior trim
  • Iconic glow crystal headlights
  • Integral active steering
  • Kidney grille iconic glow
  • Leather dashboard
  • Leather dashboard when bought with BMW individual full merino leather upholstery
  • Massage function for front seats
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Poplar anthracite with brown open pored interior trim
  • Roller sunblind for rear side windows
  • Sensafin - Black
  • Sensafin - Silverstone
  • Sensafin upholstery
  • Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof
  • Sun protection glazing
  • Towbar
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Alarm
  • Central locking including 2 vehicle keys with integrated emergency key
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 12V - Power sockets with 2x centre console and 1x luggage compartment
  • 2 seat bench in 3rd row
  • 2x cupholders in front, rear centre armrest and two in third row seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke sports multi function steering wheel
  • 4 zone control automatic air conditioning
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • Ambient lighting strip in the instrument panel with illuminated
  • Armrest in front centre console
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather upholstery
  • BMW inscription in front and rear door entry sills with illuminated
  • Compartment in front of cupholder
  • Driver and front passenger lumbar support
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket holder
  • Electric memory seat adjustment and memory function for driver and front passenger
  • Electrical steering column with adjustable height and length with activation and control on the steering column
  • Electrically adjustable front comfort seats
  • Fold down flush into floor of luggage compartment 50:50
  • Front and rear colour co-ordinated with all standard carpet colours
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
  • Front seat back pockets
  • Front seat heating
  • Grab handles
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height adjustable rear headrests
  • Lockable glove compartment
  • Nano filter
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Soft close doors
  • Storage tray and compartment with lid in centre console
  • Wireless charging tray
  • Acoustic glazing
  • Adaptive LED Headlamp
  • Adaptive air flap control bars in high gloss black
  • Air breather and door claddings in high gloss chrome
  • Aluminium roof rails
  • Body colour mirror housing
  • Body coloured wheel arches
  • Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
  • Electrically adjustable and heated aspheric folding side mirrors with auto dimming, electric fold in function, automatic parking function
  • Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper painted pearl chrome
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Frameless interior mirror
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front ornamental grille struts in chrome high gloss
  • Heated windscreen washer nozzles
  • High beam assist
  • Integrated turn indicators (door)
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • LED third brake light in rear spoiler
  • Mirror frame, mirror blade, mirror cover panel and mirror base in matt black
  • One piece front ornamental grille frame in pearl gloss chrome
  • Panorama glass roof
  • Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
  • Rear bumper inserts in chrome high gloss
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side window graphic bars + B and C pillar trim panels in black high gloss
  • Side window graphic in satinated aluminium
  • Solid paint
  • Sump guard front and rear painted in silver
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, front and outer rear seats
  • Acoustic protection for pedestrians
  • Active protection
  • Airbag - Front driver and passenger, side airbags and Head airbags
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control
  • BMW emergency call
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats in 2nd row and both seats in 3rd row includes top tether
  • Comfort access system with digital key plus
  • Comfort cushion seats for outer seats in 2nd row
  • Crash sensor inclu activation of airbags, interior light, safety battery terminal clamp, hazard warn flasher, unlock doors, deactivation of fuel pump
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
  • Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
  • Hill descent control
  • Integrated braking system
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Tyre pressure sensors
  • Variable torque distribution
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Automatic start/stop function
  • Automatic tailgate operation
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Drive recorder
  • BMW Teleservices
  • BMW gesture control
  • Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
  • Condition based service
  • Cruise control with brake assist
  • Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
  • Instrument panel in sensatec material
  • Integrated owner's handbook
  • Live Cockpit Professional with head up display including 12.3" instrument cluster and 14.9" central display
  • Parking assistant pro including reversing assistant, PDC, lateral parking aid, reversing assist camera, parking drive off monitoring
  • Speed limiter
  • Fineline stripe brown interior trim
  • Galvanic embellisher for controls
  • Additional storage compartment pack - X7
  • Ambient light interior pack - X7
  • Connected Package Professional - X7
  • Interior lighting pack - X7
  • Luggage compartment pack - X7
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • 8 speed automatic with steptronic transmission including automatic hold function and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
  • Drive experience switch with comfort mode + ECO PRO + sport mode
  • Front and rear air suspension
  • Permanent all wheel drive
  • 2 rear USB-C ports
  • 2x Front USB (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A)
  • DAB radio
  • Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 464W amplifier power, 9 channels and 16 speakers
  • Personal eSim
  • 20" V spoke alloy wheels - style 750 with run flat tyres
  • 22" Double spoke bicolour alloy wheels - style 913 M with run flat tyres
  • 22" V Spoke alloy wheels in jet black - style 755 M with run flat tyres
  • 23" BMW individual V Spoke alloy wheels in bicolour finish - style 914
  • Additional BMW Individual Metallic paint
  • Ambient air
  • Automatic air conditioning with 5 zone control
  • BMW Individual Metallic paint
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather - Black
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather - Ivory white
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather - Tartufo
  • BMW Individual fine wood ash grain silver grey high gloss interior trim
  • BMW Individual fine wood ash open pored interior trim
  • BMW Individual full merino leather upholstery
  • BMW Individual full merino leather upholstery in combination with Exclusive pack
  • BMW Individual headliner alcantara
  • BMW Individual paint
  • BMW Individual piano black interior trim
  • BMW individual full Merino leather - Black
  • BMW individual full Merino leather - Ivory white/atlas grey
  • BMW individual full Merino leather - Tartufo
  • BMW individual full Merino leather in combination with Exclusive pack - Black
  • BMW individual full Merino leather in combination with Exclusive pack - Ivory white/atlas grey
  • BMW individual full Merino leather in combination with Exclusive pack - Tartufo
  • Bowers and Wilkins diamond surround sound system
  • Carbon fibre interior trim
  • CraftedClarity glass application for interior elements
  • Fineline lime brown open pored fine wood interior trim
  • Fineline stripe brown interior trim
  • Iconic glow crystal headlights
  • Leather dashboard
  • Leather dashboard when bought with BMW individual full merino leather upholstery
  • M Carbon mirror caps
  • M electric front sport seats includes electrical seat adjustment with memory, lumbar support and M embossing on headrests
  • Massage function for front seats
  • Metallic paint
  • Model designation deletion
  • Poplar anthracite with brown open pored interior trim
  • Roller sunblind for rear side windows
  • Sensafin - Black
  • Sensafin - Silverstone
  • Sensafin upholstery
  • Sky Lounge panoramic glass sunroof
  • Towbar
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Alarm
  • Central locking including 2 vehicle keys with integrated emergency key
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 12V - Power sockets with 2x centre console and 1x luggage compartment
  • 2 seat bench in 3rd row
  • 2x cupholders in front, rear centre armrest and two in third row seats
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke M leather multifunction steering wheel
  • 4 zone control automatic air conditioning
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
  • Ambient lighting strip in the instrument panel with illuminated M
  • Anthracite Alcantara headlining
  • Armrest in front centre console
  • BMW Individual extended Merino leather upholstery
  • Compartment in front of cupholder
  • Driver and front passenger lumbar support
  • Driver and front passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors and ticket holder
  • Electric memory seat adjustment and memory function for driver and front passenger
  • Electrical steering column with adjustable height and length with activation and control on the steering column
  • Electrically adjustable front comfort seats
  • Fold down flush into floor of luggage compartment 50:50
  • Front and rear colour co-ordinated with all standard carpet colours
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
  • Front left and right illuminated door entry sills with M60i inscription
  • Front seat back pockets
  • Front seat heating
  • Grab handles
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height adjustable rear headrests
  • Lockable glove compartment
  • Nano filter
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Soft close doors
  • Storage tray and compartment with lid in centre console
  • Wireless charging tray
  • Acoustic glazing
  • Adaptive LED Headlamp
  • Adaptive air flap control bars in high gloss black
  • Air breather and door claddings in high gloss chrome
  • Body coloured wheel arches
  • Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
  • Electrically adjustable and heated aspheric folding side mirrors with auto dimming, electric fold in function, automatic parking function
  • Exterior and central air inlets in front bumper painted pearl chrome
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Frameless interior mirror
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Heated windscreen washer nozzles
  • High beam assist
  • High gloss black shadow line roof rails
  • High gloss black shadowline trim in side/window frame, window recess cover, window guide, B and C pillar, mirror triangle, mirror base, mirror frame
  • Integrated turn indicators (door)
  • Kidney grille iconic glow
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • LED third brake light in rear spoiler
  • M exterior mirrors in high gloss black
  • Panorama glass roof
  • Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side window graphic bars + B and C pillar trim panels in black high gloss
  • Solid paint
  • Sump guard front and rear painted in silver
  • Sun protection glazing
  • Trailer stabilisation logic
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, front and outer rear seats
  • Acoustic protection for pedestrians
  • Active protection
  • Airbag - Front driver and passenger, side airbags and Head airbags
  • Anti lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control
  • BMW emergency call
  • Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats in 2nd row and both seats in 3rd row includes top tether
  • Comfort access system with digital key plus
  • Comfort cushion seats for outer seats in 2nd row
  • Crash sensor inclu activation of airbags, interior light, safety battery terminal clamp, hazard warn flasher, unlock doors, deactivation of fuel pump
  • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
  • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
  • Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
  • Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
  • Hill descent control
  • Integrated braking system
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • PC iBrake PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Tyre pressure sensors
  • Variable torque distribution
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Attentiveness assist
  • Automatic start/stop function
  • Automatic tailgate operation
  • BMW ConnectedDrive online services
  • BMW Drive recorder
  • BMW Teleservices
  • BMW gesture control
  • Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
  • Condition based service
  • Cruise control with brake assist
  • Instrument panel in sensatec material
  • Integral active steering
  • Integrated owner's handbook
  • Live Cockpit Professional with head up display including 12.3" instrument cluster and 14.9" central display
  • Parking assistant pro including reversing assistant, PDC, lateral parking aid, reversing assist camera, parking drive off monitoring
  • Speed limiter
  • 48V Mild hybrid technology
  • 8 speed automatic with steptronic transmission including automatic hold function and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
  • Drive experience switch with comfort mode + ECO PRO + sport mode
  • Executive drive suspension
  • M Sport differential
  • Permanent all wheel drive
  • Fineline black wood with metal effect interior trim
  • Galvanic embellisher for controls
  • Additional storage compartment pack - X7
  • Ambient light interior pack - X7
  • Connected Package Professional - X7
  • Interior lighting pack - X7
  • Luggage compartment pack - X7
  • M Sport pack - X7
  • M aerodynamics pack - X7
  • 2 rear USB-C ports
  • 2x Front USB (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A)
  • DAB radio
  • Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 464W amplifier power, 9 channels and 16 speakers
  • Personal eSim
  • 21" Double spoke alloy wheels in bicolour finish - style 754 M with run flat tyres

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.