BMW X7 xDrive40i vs Ford Explorer ST

BMW X7 xDrive40i

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Ford Explorer ST

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

BMW X7 xDrive40i

The BMW X7 xDrive40i is a 7‑seat AWD SUV for large families and road trips, blending strong performance with an emphasis on reliability and safety. Expect confident pace and all‑weather traction, with efficiency and cargo space (with all rows up) as the main trade‑offs.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety11.5 L/100kmAWD

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.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety400 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 76 / 84

City 21 / 23

Budget / value 38 / 44

Road trip 69 / 67

Performance 38 / 30

Cargo 31 / 46

Practical 49 / 54

Premium 65 / 42

Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 xDrive40i · Orange = Ford Explorer ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW X7 xDrive40i Ford Explorer ST

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Pros & cons

BMW X7 xDrive40i

Seven seats accommodate large families
AWD traction supports winter and mixed‑weather driving
Strong performance (340 hp, 0–100 km/h in 5.5 s) for confident passing
Signals prioritize reliability and safety
Combined consumption of 11.5 L/100 km raises running costs
Only 326 L of cargo space with all three rows up
Large SUV size is less ideal for tight city driving
Premium $74,900 price point

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 xDrive40i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW X7 xDrive40i uses 11.5 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Explorer ST if…

More power

Ford Explorer ST puts out 400 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW X7 xDrive40i

Ford Explorer ST

Verdict

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