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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
2024 BMW X7 vs 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Comparison
BMW X7
Mercedes-AMG GLE53
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2024 BMW
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Based on the BMW X7 xDRIVE40d M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE53
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L - 83L
640 to 1013 km
85L
791 to 1071 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$167,900 - $205,900
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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
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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
- 23 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,500)
- Captains Chair - 6 Seat Configuration (+$1,500)
- Connoisseur Suite (+$10,000)
- Individual Full Leather (+$5,000)
- Individual Full Leather - Two-tone (+$5,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X7 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the design package:
- Alpine White
- Mineral White metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Sparkling Copper Grey metallic
- Manhattan metallic
- Skyscraper Grey metallic
- M Marina Bay Blue metallic
- M Carbon Black metallic
- M Brooklyn Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic
- Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
- Ametrine BMW Individual metallic
- Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic
Metallic paint is now standard across the 2023 BMW X7 range, with the majority of the BMW Individual metallic paint finishes costing an extra $2400. Frozen Pure Grey BMW Individual metallic costs an extra $5000.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 - 4395 | 2999 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V8, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 8 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 259kW - 390kW | 320kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5500 | 5750 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 750Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 1850 | 1800 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16.5 | 8.6 - 10.5 | |
