BMW X7 vs Lexus RX (2026)
BMW X7 (₹1.31 Crore – ₹1.37 Crore) and Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹40.71 Lakh lower than the BMW X7.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X7 or RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹40.71 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X7 vs RX — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X7 — not yet tested; Lexus RX — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X7 or the RX?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹40.71 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.