The 2024 BMW X7 is more fleet of foot than you might think. Its deft handling and prodigious power earn it a 7 on the TCC scale.
Yes, but don’t go too far off-road. The 2024 X7 comes standard with all-wheel drive. Its self-leveling air suspension gives it a comfortable, smooth ride, even over rough terrain, but it’s far from a rock crawler.
How fast is the BMW X7?
Hold on tight. Even the base X7’s 375-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 delivers a 0-60 mph sprint in less than six seconds. It’s rapid from any speed, so much so that we have a hard time recommending the step-up version.
The battery-electric mild-hybrid system aids in low-speed torque and it helps reduce engine load in cruising situations. Not only that, but the base X7 boasts uncanny smoothness. It’s a proper flagship powertrain, even if you’ll need two more cylinders to top this lineup.
The M50i makes use of a 4.4-liter V-8 with twin turbos for a hearty 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Mere mortals hardly need this kind of power, but those who find the upcharge worthwhile will discover a 0-60 mph run of just 4.4 seconds. That’s quick for any vehicle, let alone one that weighs north of 6,000 pounds once you’ve filled its tank and bucked up. Instantaneous response is accompanied by a snarl from underhood—and through the speakers.
The range-topping—and ultra-rare—Alpina XB7 ups the ante to 631 hp and 590 lb-ft. We’ve yet to drive this version, but BMW promises a sub-four-second run to 60 mph, which makes it as quick as yesterday’s supercars.
All models ride and handle wonderfully, though forgoing the biggest wheel options means a smoother ride. Opt for the X50i’s rear-axle steering and you’ll find a more planted feel at speed and when hustled into a corner. Adaptive dampers are worth the coin where available, especially if you want to up the wheel-size ante.
Base xDrive40i versions can lug a 5,400-pound trailer. That rating balloons to 7,500 pounds with the V-8.
