Car A
BMW X7 xDrive50i
A large 7-seat AWD SUV with serious performance, the BMW X7 xDrive50i suits big families and winter road trips. Expect higher fuel use and modest cargo space with all seats up.
BMW X7 xDrive50i
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
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
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Usage fit
Family
76
/
84
City
20
/
23
Budget / value
37
/
44
Road trip
69
/
67
Performance
45
/
30
Cargo
31
/
46
Practical
48
/
54
Premium
68
/
42
Winter
80
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X7 xDrive50i · Orange = Ford Explorer ST
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X7 xDrive50i
Ford Explorer ST
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X7 xDrive50i
- Seven seats and AWD make it ready for large families and winter conditions
- 530 hp and 4.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident passing and merging
- High 250 km/h top speed supports relaxed long-distance cruising
- Premium positioning for buyers seeking an upscale large SUV
- Combined consumption of 12.3 indicates higher running costs
- 326-liter cargo space is tight with all three rows in use
- Size makes city driving and tight parking less convenient
- Premium pricing may exceed some budgets
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 xDrive50i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW X7 xDrive50i 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.