Is the 2024 BMW X7 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 37.6 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $81,900. Class median $47,450.
- Commuter: $126 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 8.7 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $126 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.7 in, top 23% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the X7 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.8 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the X7 a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $81,900 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | No |
| Length | 203.6 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 42.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 14.5 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the X7 a good commuter car?
No. $126 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $126
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 66% of 155
Is the X7 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.7 in clearance, 72.2 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 41.9 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 42.7 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the X7 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.7 in clearance. Top 23% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- xDrive40i AWD, 8.7 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the X7 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% below cars like it.
- Price, xDrive40i AWD
- $81,900
- Predicted price
- $82,378
- Gap
- -$478 (-0.6%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the X7 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X7 xDrive40i AWD | $81,900 | 14.5 cents | 90.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Rivian R1S Launch Edition AWD | $75,500 | 8.2 cents | 104.7 cu ft | 835 hp |
Compared with 1,170 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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