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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 Bentley Bentayga Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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 Bentley Bentayga V8
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L - 83L
584 to 1013 km
85L
969 to 1114 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
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$378,600 - $514,400
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks and feels like a bespoke curation
- Opulent interior hides and veneers
- Blisteringly quick with superb road manners
Misses
- No Bond-like rolling infotainment screen
- Significant premium over standard V8
- Expect to use plenty of 98 RON
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)
- Four Seat Comfort Specification with Rear Console (+$22,279)
- Five Seat Comfort Specification (+$11,361)
- Seven Seat Interior (+$7,486)
- All Terrain Specification (+$9,560)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes with Black Painted Calipers (+$31,160)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TTURBO DIR & INDIRFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 3996 - 5950 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 6.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 8 | TWIN TURBO V8, W12 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 32 - 48 | |
| Power | ||
| 195kW - 390kW | 405kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 620Nm - 750Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2000 | 1750 - 1960 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16.5 | 10 - 10.5 | |
