2019 BMW X5 vs. 2019 BMW X7

Pricing and Trim Levels

• Configurations: Both SUVs are available in two main trims. With the X5, you can between the X5 xDRIVE40i and X5 xDRIVE50i, and with the X7, you can choose between the X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i.
• Pricing: The BMW X5 xDRIVE40i starts at $60,700 MSRP, and the X5 xDRIVE50i starts at $75,750. The BMW X7 xDrive40i has a starting price of $73,900 MSRP, and the BMW X7 xDrive50i has a starting price of $92,600.

Interior Features and Dimensions

Both BMW SUVs offer SensaTec upholstery and 16-way power front sport seats with two-way power side bolsters, four-way lumbar support, and driver’s seat and steering wheel memory settings. There are some differences as well.

• BMW X5 xDRIVE40i: Each BMW X5 interior has two rows of seats with 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats. It provides 40.8 inches of headroom, 39.8 inches of legroom, and 60 inches of shoulder room in the front. The back offers 37.4 inches of legroom and 58.1 inches of shoulder room. The trunk provides 33.9 to 72.3 cubic feet of storage space, depending on if you have the rear seats folded or not.
• BMW X7 xDrive40i: There are three rows of seats in the SUV. In front, there are 41.9 inches of headroom, 39.8 inches of legroom, and 60 inches of shoulder room. In the back, you get 37.6 inches of legroom and 58.1 inches of shoulder room. There’s 48.6 to 90.4 cubic feet of cargo space, depending on whether the rear and middle seats or up or down.

Performance

• BMW X5 xDRIVE40i: The standard engine is a 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder paired with an eight-speed STEPTRONIC Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes that delivers 335 hp. This engine makes an EPA-estimated 20 mpg/city and 26 mpg/highway, and the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i can tow up to 6,603 pounds, compared to the BMW X3 towing capacity of 4,400 pounds.
• BMW X7 xDrive40i: This BMW runs on a standard 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 engine that’s also paired with the eight-speed STEPTRONIC Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and delivers 456 hp. The BMW X7 xDrive40i has a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, and it makes an EPA-estimated 20 mpg/city and 26 mpg/highway.

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