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2023 BMW X7 xDrive40d review
BMW has jacked the price up on the facelifted BMW X7. Is it still worth the cash?
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Paul Maric
2022 BMW X7 vs 2024 Audi Q8 Comparison
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv upper large category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
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Based on the BMW X7 xDRIVE40d M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Audi Q8 55 e-tron
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
80L - 83L
584 to 1013 km
75L - 85L
195 to 782 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$132,269 - $166,600
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CarExpert's Take
Paul Maric
Founder
Paul Maric drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- One of the nicest SUV interiors on the market
- Leads the segment in terms of tech and connectivity
- Highly efficient and punchy diesel engine
Misses
- Ride is too firm and unforgiving with the optional 23 inch wheels
- Big step up in price over the last model
- Not a huge amount of room in the third row
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Luxuriously quiet and comfortable
- Six years of free charging, servicing
- Looks and feels like any big Audi SUV
Misses
- Energy efficiency still a weak point
- Too many features still optional
- Minimal changes compared to old e-tron
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Surround Sound System Premium (+$8,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L | 0.0, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 8 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 195kW - 390kW | 210kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 3500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 620Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2000 | 2250 - 2900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16.5 | 11.2 - 16 | |
