The BMW X7 specifications centre on two 3.0 litre inline six engines. Each carries a 48 volt mild hybrid. The petrol makes 381 hp and the diesel 340 hp with 700 Nm. Both use an eight speed automatic and xDrive all wheel drive. The petrol peaks between 5200 and 6250 rpm. The diesel makes its torque low in the range.
The mild hybrid smooths delivery and trims fuel use. It cannot drive the car on electricity alone. Fuel figures favour the diesel on the ARAI cycle. The xDrive40d reads 14.31 kmpl and the petrol 11.29 kmpl. A heavy seven seater will return less in town. Real world economy sits below the rated figures. The diesel holds a clear economy edge over the petrol. See how far each engine goes.
The dimensions confirm the full size billing. Length is 5181 mm on a 3105 mm wheelbase. Width is 2000 mm and height a tall 1835 mm. That size marks it as the biggest SUV in the range. The tall roof aids headroom across the rows. Ground clearance is a high 221 mm and the tank holds 83 litres. See how the four trims line up.
Seating is the point, with three rows for seven people. Boot space is about 300 litres behind the third row, enough for soft bags. Fold the rear seats and the load bay grows a lot. The 83 litre tank suits the long trips this SUV is built for. All four variants run xDrive as standard. Browse the paint finishes for this flagship SUV.