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Your vehicleHome›BMW›X7›2026› X7 xDrive40i
2026 BMW X7

X7 xDrive40i AWD

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What the X7 xDrive40i adds over the ALPINA XB7

SpecALPINA XB7X7 xDrive40i
Cylinder count86
Engine displacement4395 cc2998 cc
Horsepower631 hp375 hp
Torque590 lb-ft398 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)4.4-liter BMW ALPINA Bi-Turbo V-83.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder
MPG (city)16 mpg21 mpg
MPG (combined)17 mpg23 mpg
MPG (highway)20 mpg25 mpg

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Dimensions Exterior

Wheelbase122.2 in

Engine Basics

Cylinder count6
Engine displacement2998 cc
Engine type (full description)3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder

Engine Output

Horsepower375 hp
Torque398 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)21 mpg
MPG (combined)23 mpg
MPG (highway)25 mpg

Headroom

Front headroom41.9 in
Third-row headroom39.9 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room61.4 in
Third-row shoulder room60.1 in

Transmission

Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Infotainment1 std · 0 opt

  • steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters

Exterior1 std · 0 opt

  • Sports Activity Vehicle

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

  • xDrive, intelligent all-wheel drive
  • 4.4-liter BMW ALPINA Bi-Turbo V-8 / 4.4-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine / 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder
  • Reinforced 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Automatic, Sport and Manual shift modes, including ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC software with quick-shift buttons / 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Launch Control

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 X7. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the X7 xDrive40i

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2026 BMW X7 X7 xDrive40i add over the ALPINA XB7?

Against the ALPINA XB7, 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.