2021 BMW X7 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.0s
- ALPINA XB7 AWD, 612 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 10% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 6% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINA XB7 AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 612 hp | 590 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $141,300 |
| M50i AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5,661 lb | 185 | 10.8 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $99,800 |
| M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 5,661 lb | 185 | 10.8 | 4.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $119,495 |
| xDrive40i AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | 5,397 lb | 124 | 16.1 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $74,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 335 hp | xDrive40i AWD | $74,900 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 2 | 523 hp | M50i AWD | $99,800 | +$24,900 | $2,259 | +$430 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 612 hp | ALPINA XB7 AWD | $141,300 | +$41,500 | $2,259 | +$430 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 4 | xDrive40i AWD | $74,900 | 4.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the xDrive40i AWD: 335 hp, 21 mpg, $74,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 6P | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $63,950 | N/A |
| Jaguar F PACE | P400 R-Dynamic S AWD | 395 hp | 22 mpg | $65,200 | 5.1 s |
| Volvo XC60 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar | 415 hp | 27 mpg | $69,500 | N/A |
| Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring AWD | 494 hp | 23 mpg | $69,545 | N/A |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | HST AWD | 395 hp | 24 mpg | $84,000 | 5.6 s |
X7 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 4.0 s.
| Measure | 2021 BMW X7 | 2021 Maserati Levante |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ALPINA XB7 AWD | GTS AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 612 hp | 550 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,784 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 230 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 8.7 |
| MSRP | $141,300 | $122,090 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree