2021 BMW X7 trim levels explained
Base to top
$66,400
- 4 trims. $74,900 to $141,300.
- Base: xDrive40i AWD. Top: ALPINA XB7 AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive40i AWD | $74,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| M50i AWD | $99,800 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD | $119,495 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
| ALPINA XB7 AWD | $141,300 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 612 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
40i to M50i: +$24,900
xDrive40i AWD $74,900 to M50i AWD $99,800.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.4L 8cyl.
- Power: 335 hp to 523 hp.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 17 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Premium audio.
M50i to M50i Dark Shadow Edition: +$19,695
M50i AWD $99,800 to M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD $119,495.
- Cargo: 12.8 cu ft to 48.6 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Heated rear seats.
M50i Dark Shadow Edition to ALPINA XB7: +$21,805
M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD $119,495 to ALPINA XB7 AWD $141,300.
- Power: 523 hp to 612 hp.
- Cargo: 48.6 cu ft to 12.8 cu ft.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Power driver seat, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel, Roof rails.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: M50i AWD, $99,800. Optional from xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: M50i AWD, $99,800. Optional from xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: M50i AWD, $99,800. Optional from xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD, $119,495. Optional from xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: xDrive40i AWD, $74,900.
- Not on any trim: navigation.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | xDrive40i AWD | M50i AWD | M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD | ALPINA XB7 AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | O | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N |
| Premium audio | O | S | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 7 seats.
- The most hp: ALPINA XB7 AWD, 612 hp, $141,300.
- The best mpg: xDrive40i AWD, 21 mpg, $74,900.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: M50i Dark Shadow Edition AWD, ALPINA XB7 AWD.
- Dropped: xDrive50i AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$600.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| xDrive40i AWD | $73,900 | $74,900 | +$1,000 |
| M50i AWD | $99,600 | $99,800 | +$200 |
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