Car A
BMW X7 M50i
The BMW X7 M50i blends true three-row space with serious performance for luxury family travel. It excels on long road trips but is less compelling for tight-city use or cost-conscious ownership.
BMW X7 M50i
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Ford Explorer ST
Suv · Gasoline
Car B
Ford Explorer ST
A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssecondary usage match
Usage fit
Family
75
/
84
City
15
/
23
Budget / value
24
/
44
Road trip
64
/
67
Performance
39
/
30
Cargo
31
/
46
Practical
47
/
54
Premium
76
/
42
Winter
40
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 M50i · Orange = Ford Explorer ST
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X7 M50i
Ford Explorer ST
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X7 M50i
- 530 hp and 4.7 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless overtakes
- Seats seven, fitting large families in a true three-row SUV
- Prioritizes premium comfort for long trips
- Ranks highly for safety and performance within its segment
- Combined consumption of 12.5 L/100 km is thirsty
- 326 L trunk is small with all seats in place
- Less suited to city driving and tight parking
- High purchase price around 103,000 doesn’t suit budget-focused buyers
Ford Explorer ST
- Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
- Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
- Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
- High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
- Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
- Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
- Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
- Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.
Verdict
Pick BMW X7 M50i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X7 M50i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Ford Explorer ST if…
Performance & capability
Ford Explorer ST is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.