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BMW X7

BMW's largest SUV, with 290 km/h pace in Alpina XB7 form.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 30 sources

Also called

  • 7-Series SUVProject leader Dr. Jörg Wunder's shorthand for the X7's development brief, which prioritized comfort.3

At a glance

0400800
261–632 hpPower
0510
4–7 s0–100 km/h
0150300
209–290 km/hTop speed
0400800
450–800 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,320–2,715 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12412

Engine
3.0 L turbo gas/diesel I6 (diesels up to 4 turbos); 4.4 L twin-turbo V81
Layout
Front-engine, xDrive AWD; CLAR; 3,105 mm wheelbase1
Gearbox
8-speed ZF 8HP automatic; 2023 xDrive40i adds Sprint mode111
Built at
Plant Spartanburg, United States; Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia assembly1

The story

BMW built the X7 to keep three-row buyers in the family. Its largest SUV seats 7, or 6 with captain's chairs, with flagship comfort guiding its development.1345

2017: 6 seats and a plug-in hybrid preview20172018: December production at Spartanburg20182019: March launch with 6 or 7 seats20192020: Alpina XB7 arrives with 613 hp · 48-volt diesel joins the range · 500 Dark Shadow Editions20202022: 2023 facelift: split lights and S68 V820222025: Manufaktur makes 23-inch wheels standard20252026: 120 XB7s for a North American farewell2026 BMW X5: 1999 debutBMW X5BMW Concept X7 iPerformance: 2017BMW Concept X7 iPerformanceBMW X7 (G07): 2018–presentG07 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones156
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YearWhat happened
1999 debutBMW X5
2017BMW Concept X7 iPerformance
2018–presentBMW X7 (G07)
20176 seats and a plug-in hybrid preview
2018December production at Spartanburg
2019March launch with 6 or 7 seats
2020Alpina XB7 arrives with 613 hp
202048-volt diesel joins the range
2020500 Dark Shadow Editions
20222023 facelift: split lights and S68 V8
2025Manufaktur makes 23-inch wheels standard
2026120 XB7s for a North American farewell
  1. 2017

    6 seats and a plug-in hybrid preview

    Frankfurt's Concept X7 iPerformance previewed the 2018 production model with 6 seats and a turbo gasoline plug-in hybrid drivetrain.6

  2. 2018

    December production at Spartanburg

    Production began in December at Plant Spartanburg in Greer, South Carolina.1

  3. 2019

    March launch with 6 or 7 seats

    The X7 reached buyers in March, with 7 seats standard or 6 via optional second-row captain's chairs.5

  4. 2020

    Alpina XB7 arrives with 613 hp

    The XB7's 4.4 L N63 V8 delivered 800 Nm and 613 hp, taking it beyond the M50i's 523 hp.12

  5. 2020

    48-volt diesel joins the range

    The xDrive40d added a 335-hp, 700 Nm diesel option as BMW expanded 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.17

  6. 2020

    500 Dark Shadow Editions

    The M50i-based Dark Shadow Edition was limited to 500 worldwide, pairing Frozen Arctic Grey metallic paint with black and dark blue Merino leather.8

  7. 2022

    2023 facelift: split lights and S68 V8

    Revealed in April, the 2023 update brought split headlights, a curved widescreen dash and mild hybrids; the S68 M60i replaced the M50i.19

  8. 2025

    Manufaktur makes 23-inch wheels standard

    For 2025, XB7 Manufaktur made 23-inch wheels standard and added leather to the steering-column cover and seat trim.2

  9. 2026

    120 XB7s for a North American farewell

    The XB7 Manufaktur farewell run was capped at 120 for the United States and Canada, with Frozen ALPINA Green or Blue matte finishes.10

Every generation

  • BMW X5
    BMW X51999 debut
  • BMW Concept X7 iPerformance
    BMW Concept X7 iPerformance2017
  • BMW X7
    G072018–present

Power over the years

From 261 hp to 632 hp in 5 years.

0200400600800 2018202020222024 hp 2018 · 261 hp · xDrive30d2018 · 335 hp · xDrive40i2018 · 394 hp · M50d2019 · 456 hp · xDrive50i2020 · 335 hp · xDrive40d2020 · 523 hp · M50i2020 · 613 hp · Alpina XB7 (N63 V8)2023 · 347 hp · xDrive40d2023 · 375 hp · xDrive40i2023 · 523 hp · M60i (S68 V8)2023 · 632 hp · Alpina XB7 (S68 V8) 632 hp Alpina XB7 (S68 V8) 261 hp xDrive30d
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YearHorsepowerModel
2018261xDrive30d
2018335xDrive40i
2018394M50d
2019456xDrive50i
2020335xDrive40d
2020523M50i
2020613Alpina XB7 (N63 V8)
2023347xDrive40d
2023375xDrive40i
2023523M60i (S68 V8)
2023632Alpina XB7 (S68 V8)

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • xDrive40d

    Standard

    xDrive40d

    2020–

  • M Sport package

    Standard

    M Sport package

  • M50d

    Performance

    M50d

    2018–2020

    394 hp
  • M50i

    Performance

    M50i

    2020–2022

    523 hp
  • M60i

    Performance

    M60i

    2023–

    523 hp
  • Alpina XB7

    Performance

    Alpina XB7

    2020–2026

  • Special

    Alpina XB7 Manufaktur (2025)

    2025

    612 hp

  • Special

    xDrive40i Signature Edition

    381 hp
  • Dark Shadow Edition

    Limited

    Dark Shadow Edition

    2020

    523 hp

  • Limited

    Edition in Frozen Black Metallic

    2021

How to spot one

Look for

  • Launch cars have a huge kidney grille meeting slim twin headlamps.5
  • Long roof, large side windows and rear doors longer than the front doors.5
  • Slim rear LEDs joined by chrome and a two-section split tailgate.514
  • Launch LED headlamps were standard; optional Laserlight units have blue X-shaped inserts.14
  • Facelift headlights split into slim upper LEDs and a separate lower unit.9

Year by year

  1. 2023 facelift

    Split headlights replace the original units; an illuminated grille joins the range.91113

  2. 2023 facelift

    Rear lamps become darker and gain depth while keeping a similar overall shape.911

  3. 2023 facelift

    Twin 12.3-inch screens become a curved 12.3- and 14.9-inch display; an X7 light bar and small shift toggle also appear.91114

  4. 2023 facelift

    Optional 23-inch wheels are added.11

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW X7
    X7
    Photo of a BMW X5
    BMW X5

    BMW X5

    The X7 stretches farther behind the B-pillar; only the exterior mirror caps are shared with the X5.3

Against its rivals

  • Mercedes-Benz GLS580 (2020)

    X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS580 (2020)

    Price as tested lower is better

    X7$96,895
    Mercedes-Benz GLS580 (2020)$108,135
    19

  • X7 vs Lincoln Navigator Black Label AWD

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    X713.5 s
    Lincoln Navigator Black Label AWD14.4 s
    11

Prices

Value today $38.1K–$60.5K22

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $38,109–$60,499 2019 · $73,900 · US base, xDrive40i; +$995 dest.2019 · $92,600 · US base, xDrive50i; +$995 dest.2020 · $74,895 · US base, xDrive40i2020 · $100,595 · US base, M50i2020 · $113,845 · US as-tested, M50i2023 · $77,850 · US base, xDrive40i; +$995 dest.2023 · $103,100 · US base, M60i; +$995 dest.2023 · $96,745 · US as-tested, xDrive40i2025 · $153,395 · US base, Alpina XB7 2019 · $73,900 · US xDrive40i base, 2019; excludes $995 destination 2025 · $103,000 · 2021 Alpina XB7, 835 miles, BaT2025 · $28,000 · 2021 xDrive 40i, 111k miles, BaT2026 · $24,500 · 2019 X7, odometer 93,644, Bidbus2026 · $40,700 · 2020 M50i, 66k miles, BaT2026 · $41,000 · 2019 xDrive40i M Sport, 37k miles, BaT2026 · $40,500 · 2021 M50i Dark Shadow Edition, 50k miles, BaT2026 · $56,500 · 2023 xDrive40i, 25k miles, BaT $103.0K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2019Launch price$73,900US xDrive40i base, 2019; excludes $995 destination
2019Price when new$73,900US base, xDrive40i; +$995 dest.
2019Price when new$92,600US base, xDrive50i; +$995 dest.
2020Price when new$74,895US base, xDrive40i
2020Price when new$100,595US base, M50i
2020Price when new$113,845US as-tested, M50i
2023Price when new$77,850US base, xDrive40i; +$995 dest.
2023Price when new$103,100US base, M60i; +$995 dest.
2023Price when new$96,745US as-tested, xDrive40i
2025Price when new$153,395US base, Alpina XB7
2025Auction sale$103,0002021 Alpina XB7, 835 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$28,0002021 xDrive 40i, 111k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$24,5002019 X7, odometer 93,644, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$40,7002020 M50i, 66k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$41,0002019 xDrive40i M Sport, 37k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$40,5002021 M50i Dark Shadow Edition, 50k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$56,5002023 xDrive40i, 25k miles, BaT
2026Value today$38,109–$60,499

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Julien Sarreméjean, then Anders Thøgersen”
    • “The brief favored a '7-Series SUV'”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  4. 2019 BMW X7 First Drive: Climb Aboard Bimmer's Biggest, Fanciest SUV Yet thedrive.com
  5. The First-Ever 2019 BMW X7 Sports Activity Vehicle - motorsportsnewswire.com
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  7. BMW model revision measures for summer 2020. newsroom.bmwgroup.com
  8. BMW X7 Dark Shadow Edition available now | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  9. First Live Photos of the 2023 BMW X7 Facelift bmwblog.com
  10. BMW ALPINA XB7 Manufaktur Is a Matte-Finished Swan Song for the First-Gen SUV bmwblog.com
  11. 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i First Test Review: Quicker and Better MPGs Post-Refresh motortrend.com
  12. 2025 BMW Alpina XB7 Review: A Statement SUV for Grownups thedrive.com
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  14. Model Archive for BMW models · The first-ever BMW X7 · Wednesday, 17th October 2018 · bmwarchive.org bimmerarchive.org
  15. The 2023 BMW X7 Has Been Refined, Not Perfected roadandtrack.com
  16. 2020 BMW X7 M50i Long-Term Road Test: 40,000-Mile Wrap-Up caranddriver.com
  17. BMW X7, Signature Edition, price, specs, features, design, interior | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  18. BMW、「X7」40台限定車「Edition in Frozen Black Metallic」 内外装を黒で統一 - Car Watch car.watch.impress.co.jp
  19. 3-Row Luxury SUVs Compared: 2020 BMW X7 vs. Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class motortrend.com
  20. Engineers Create BMW X7 Pickup Truck to Haul Whatever You Need in Total Luxury thedrive.com
  21. 2019 BMW X7 Is Serene, Swift, and Soft caranddriver.com
  22. BMW X7 Resale Value and Depreciation - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  23. 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i Yearlong Test Verdict: Somewhere in the Middle motortrend.com
  24. 2019 BMW X7 Auction Result #8386 - Bidbus bidbus.com
  25. 2021 BMW X7 xDrive 40i for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $28,000 on July 29, 2025 (Lot #202,650) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. 835-Mile 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $103,000 on December 2, 2025 (Lot #221,995) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. 2020 BMW X7 M50i for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,700 on June 4, 2026 (Lot #245,949) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $41,000 on April 24, 2026 (Lot #239,422) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 2021 BMW X7 M50i Dark Shadow Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,500 on March 13, 2026 (Lot #233,278) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $56,500 on January 5, 2026 (Lot #225,667) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • motortrend.com
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