BMW X5 vs BMW X7 (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) and BMW X7 (₹1.31 Crore – ₹1.37 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹33.80 Lakh lower than the BMW X7.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →BMW X7 in short
The X7 is BMW's full-size three-row flagship SUV, priced ₹1.307–1.371 crore in India across three variants — the seven-seat xDrive40d Design Pure Excellence, the xDrive40i M Sport petrol, and the six-seat xDrive40d M Sport with captain's chairs. All run 3.0L six-cylinder engines with xDrive. It squares up against the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which counters with local assembly and a lower price.
Full X7 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X5 or X7?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹33.80 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs X7 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; BMW X7 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the X7?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹33.80 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.