BMW 7 Series or X7: which fits Arlington drivers?
Choose the X7 if your Arlington driving regularly calls for a third row of seats and SUV cargo room. Choose the 7 Series if you usually travel with fewer passengers and want a full-size luxury sedan.
BMW of Arlington sells both new, at 1105 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Arlington. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Choose the BMW X7 for three rows, the 7 Series for a sedan
The X7 is the model with a third row. According to BMW’s published 2026 specifications, the X7 M60i seats seven, while the 7 Series 740 Sedan and 740 xDrive Sedan each seat five. If your household needs three rows, start with the X7. If you mostly carry one or two people, the 7 Series does that job as a full-size sedan.
Think about the people who ride with you most weeks, not the trip you take once a year. A school run, a carpool or a weekend with in-laws decides the third row. A solo commute decides the sedan.
Say, hypothetically, a family has two adults and three children. That is six people, so a five-seat sedan will not carry everyone, and the X7 M60i’s seven seats will. The count of people in that example is hypothetical, but the seat counts are BMW’s.
How much seating and cargo room do the BMW X7 and 7 Series offer?
Seating is the clearest number in this comparison, and it settles most of the choice. Count the people you carry in a typical week before you look at anything else.
Cargo room works differently. The X7 is an SUV with a rear hatch, so its luggage space opens at the back of the vehicle. The 7 Series is a sedan with a trunk, so its luggage sits in a closed compartment behind the rear seat.
Say, hypothetically, you need room for a stroller, two suitcases and a third row on school weeknights. Bring the bags you actually carry and load them into each car before you decide. A bag that fits in one model can fail to fit in the other.
What is the starting price of a new BMW X7 and 7 Series?
The X7 xDrive40i starts at $87,500, and the X7 M60i starts at $115,000, according to BMW’s published 2026 prices. For the 7 Series, get the price of the exact trim you want in writing before you compare it with those figures. Price is set trim by trim, so one sticker does not settle the question.
Texas adds sales tax on top of the price. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (2026) sets motor vehicle sales tax at 6.25% of the sales price, minus any trade-in allowance.
How do the BMW X7 and 7 Series compare on EPA fuel economy?
The X7 xDrive40i is rated 23 mpg combined by the EPA for 2026, and the 7 Series 740i Sedan is rated 28 mpg combined. The xDrive40i is rated 21 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The rest of the lineup follows the same EPA figures. The X7 M60i xDrive is rated 18 mpg combined. The 7 Series 740i xDrive Sedan is rated 27 mpg combined. The 750e xDrive Sedan plug-in hybrid gets 24 mpg combined, and the 760i xDrive Sedan gets 20 mpg combined.
Among the trims here, the 740i Sedan carries the highest combined rating. The window sticker on each car carries the same EPA numbers, so check it on the exact trim you are considering.
What engines, power and towing do the BMW X7 and 7 Series offer?
The X7 xDrive40i makes 375 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The X7 M60i makes 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Both figures come from BMW’s 2026 specifications.
The 7 Series 740 Sedan and 740 xDrive Sedan each make 394 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque.
If you tow, look at the X7. The xDrive40i and the M60i are each rated to tow 7,500 lbs. Weigh your trailer loaded, including its tongue weight, and compare that number with the rating before you sign.
What do the BMW X7 and 7 Series give you for the money?
The sticker price is the first number, but it is not the whole cost.
Resale is part of the money too. iSeeCars (2026) found that luxury models made up 18 of the 25 fastest-depreciating vehicles in a study of more than 950,000 five-year-old vehicles. That is why the way you pay matters as much as the price.
The X7 xDrive40i is the lower-priced of the two X7 trims with a published price. If you need the towing rating and the third row, it is the X7 you are paying for. If you need a sedan and five seats, the 7 Series is the one to price.
When is the BMW X7 or 7 Series the wrong size for you?
The 7 Series 740 Sedan has a wheelbase of 126.6 inches, and the X7 M60i and xDrive40i each have 122.2 inches.
A longer car is the wrong size if your garage, your parking space or your daily route is tight. Measure the bay before you choose the 7 Series.
The X7 M60i stands 72.2 inches tall and measures 87.3 inches wide. Check the height of your garage door before you commit to the SUV.
If you carry one or two people most days, the 7 Series does that job, and the third row becomes seating you pay for without using.
FAQ
What warranty comes with a new BMW 7 Series or X7?
Both models carry BMW’s 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty, according to BMW’s published 2026 warranty terms. The same warranty applies to the X7 and the 7 Series, so it does not separate the two. Compare the warranty as a baseline, then compare price and seating to decide between them.
How can I finance or lease a new BMW X7 or 7 Series in Arlington?
We offer BMW leases, new BMW financing and pre-owned car loans. Choose a lease or a loan based on how long you plan to keep the car and how much you want to pay each month.
Does BMW of Arlington sell the all-electric i7 as well?
Yes. We sell the i7 new. BMW’s published 2026 specifications list five seats for both the i7 50 xDrive and the i7 60 xDrive, so the i7 carries the same passenger count as the 7 Series sedan.
Which X7 and 7 Series trims come with all-wheel drive?
Both X7 trims in our figures are all-wheel drive: the xDrive40i and the M60i xDrive. On the 7 Series, the 740i xDrive Sedan, the 750e xDrive Sedan and the 760i xDrive Sedan are all-wheel drive.
Where can I see a 7 Series or X7 in Arlington, and when is the store open?
BMW of Arlington is at 1105 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011. Sales hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and sales is closed Sunday. Service hours run Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Why test drive a BMW 7 Series or X7 at BMW of Arlington?
BMW of Arlington is part of Group 1 Automotive. We sell new BMW models including the X7, the 7 Series with its 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid version, and the i7. Our Google rating is 4.5 stars across 5,853 reviews as of November 2026, and 83 in 100 of those reviews are five-star.
In a September 2026 5-star Google review, Ali S. wrote: “Richard helped me sign into a new lease without any hesitation and found me the best monthly price that was close to my budget! The entire process was seamless and very efficient. Highly recommend Richard and BMW of Arlington!” Bring your monthly budget to the first conversation, as Ali S. did.
In a July 2026 5-star Google review, Kendrick B. wrote: “Reesh in the service department was able to get my bmw in immediately for service and was very transparent on the costs of everything that I wanted and needed done. I will be back for my next bmw service or for my next car.” Service is where the car lives after the sale, and that visit shows how it can go.
Shoppers can reserve an incoming vehicle from the inventory listing or place a custom factory order. To start, browse the new and used BMW inventory at BMW of Arlington, then visit us at 1105 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011, during our sales hours.
BMW of Arlington answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Arlington showroom, or call 817-968-1153.
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