BMW X5 vs BMW 7 Series Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
2021 BMW X5 M50i xDrive AWD
Photo of 2019 model year shown

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
2021 BMW 7 Series 740i RWD

Select a car to compare

Cancel
+

User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#
Best Midsize Luxury SUVs
Rank car
#2
Best Full-size Luxury Sedans
View all
Based on 2 rankings.

New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2021 BMW X5
M50i xDrive AWD
MSRP
$82,800
Invoice
$77,505
Average Price Paid
$78,350
382 listings nationwide

Shop

2021 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
MSRP
$86,800
Invoice
$81,225
Average Price Paid
$81,121
615 listings nationwide

Shop

Incentives Find if there are incentives in your area. Enter your zip code

Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2021 BMW X5
M50i xDrive AWD
Fair Price
$80,055
Good Price
$76,687
Great Price
$74,761
2021 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
Fair Price
$83,589
Good Price
$78,917
Great Price
$76,246

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2021 BMW X5
M50i xDrive AWD
No Expert Reviews
2021 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
Michael Perkins Preview:

Changes abound for the 7 Series in 2021, although it’d be easy to miss most of them. Features like Drive Recorder, remote engine start, and heated armrests all become standard, while n...

Read full review »

Specs

2021 BMW X5
M50i xDrive AWD
2021 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
22 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
22 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 21.9 gal 20.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
523 hp @ 5,500 RPM
335 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Torque
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM
331 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM
Cylinders
8 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11:1
Displacement
4,400 cc
3,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.48 in
3.23 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Overall 4 stars --
Front Crash Driver 4 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 39.8 in 41.4 in
Back Legroom 37.4 in 44.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 33.9 cu ft 18.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload 985 lbs 915 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 7,209 lbs --
Exterior
Length 194.3 in 207.4 in
Width 87.3 in 85.4 in
Height 68.7 in 58.2 in
Wheelbase 117.1 in 126.4 in

Available Options

2021 BMW X5
M50i xDrive AWD

Exterior Colors

  • AMETRIN Metallic
  • Alpine White
  • Arctic Gray Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • DRAVIT Grey Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • TANZANITE Blue II Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • 2-Axle Air Suspension
  • Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
  • Leather Dashboard
  • BMW Individual Fineline Black Trim W/Alum Inserts
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Dynamic Handling Package
  • Executive Package
  • Front Massaging Seats
  • Individual Fine Wood Ash Grain Trim
  • Individual Piano Black Finish Trim
  • Parking Assistance Package
  • Premium Package
  • Black, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Coffee, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Night Blue, (Ind) Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • TARTUFO, Individual Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Front Massaging Seats
  • Trailer Hitch
  • Wheels: 21" X 9.5" FR & 21" X 10" RR M Y-Spoke
  • Wheels: 22" M Double-Spoke Black (Style 742M)
  • Wheels: 22" X 9.5" FR & 22" X 10.5" RR M Double-Spoke
  • Wheels: 22" X 9.5" FR & 22" X 10.5" RR M V-Spoke
2021 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Bernina Grey Amber Effect
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • DRAVIT Grey Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Donington Gray Metallic
  • Frozen Bluestone Metallic
  • Individual AVENTURIN Red Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • PHYTONIC Blue Metallic
  • TANZANITE Blue II Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
  • Alcantara Headliner in Upholstery Color
  • Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
  • Ash Grain Black & Red Wood Trim
  • Individual Piano Finish Black Trim
  • Autobahn Package
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Executive Package
  • Front Massaging Seats (Discontinued)
  • Interior Design Package
  • Luxury Rear Seating Package
  • M Sport Brakes W/Black Calipers
  • M Sport Brakes W/Blue Calipers
  • M Sport Package
  • Premium Package
  • Remote Control Parking
  • Wood Inlay Leather Steering Wheel
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • AMARONE Brown/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Nappa Leather W/Quilting Upholstery
  • Cognac, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Front Ventilated Seats
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather W/Quilting Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • TARTUFO, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • ZAGORA Beige, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Integral Active Steering
  • Wheels: 19" X 8.5" V-Spoke Style 620
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10" RR M Orbit Grey
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10" RR M Star-Spoke
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10" RR Multi-Spoke
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.5" FR & 20" X 10" RR V-Spoke

Related Comparisons