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2026 BMW X5 vs. 2026 BMW X7 Comparison

See how the 2026 BMW X5 and 2026 BMW X7 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

X5 2026

Luxury midsized SUVs

2026 BMW X5

$68,300 - $131,000

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X7 2026

Luxury SUVs 3-row

2026 BMW X7

$87,500 - $156,000

All Test Results
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About
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Recent updates have given the X5 a 14.9-inch curved touchscreen with the new iDrive 8.5 infotainment system and a digital instrument display. Many of the physical climate controls have been replaced by touchscreen-based buttons. The standard 3.0-lite...
 
BMW's luxurious three-row SUV got a recent freshening with a new face and a wide, curved screen inside that houses the gauges and the climate and infotainment functions, with the complicated iDrive 8.5 operating system, which is similar to the one in...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Ride
Green Checkmark Icon Quietness
Green Checkmark Icon Acceleration
Green Checkmark Icon Transmission
Green Checkmark Icon Braking
Green Checkmark Icon Seat comfort
 
Green Checkmark Icon Powertrain
Green Checkmark Icon Ride
Green Checkmark Icon Quietness
Green Checkmark Icon Interior room
Green Checkmark Icon Fit and finish
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Controls require a learning curve
 
Red 'X' Icon Controls require a learning curve
Red 'X' Icon Optional second-row captain's chairs don't fold
Red 'X' Icon Overzealous lane keep assist
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

M Competition, xDrive40i, xDrive50e, M60i xDrive, sDrive40i

 

M60i, xDrive40i, Alpina XB7

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$68,300 - $131,000

 

$87,500 - $156,000

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, RWD

 

AWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear, 2 Third

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

3-liter 6 plugin hybrid (483 hp); 3-liter 6 turbo (375 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (617 hp)

 

3-liter 6 turbo (375 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (523 hp); 4.4-liter V8 turbo (631 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

8-speed Automatic

 

8-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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