Ford Everest vs BMW X7
What's the difference?

Ford Everest

$58,990 - $83,417

2026 price

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BMW X7

$96,888 - $129,990

2023 price

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Summary

2026 Ford Everest

2023 BMW X7

By Marcus Craft

By Tim Nicholson

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 8, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

7.1L/100km (combined)

8.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Comfortable on-road
Capable off-road
Solid value-for-money

Bold design
Spacious, plush interior
Beefy diesel engine

Dislikes

Doesn't have '4Auto' mode
Doesn't have Rock/Crawl drive mode
Doesn't have a 360-degree camera view

Pricey options
Some functions hard to find in screen
A challenge to manoeuvre in tight spaces

2026 Ford Everest Summary

Hold back your tears. The Ford Everest Ambiente and Trend have been dumped and a new variant, the Active, is now the entry-grade in a revamped Everest line-up.

The Active has a newly offered 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, which produces less power and torque than the twin-turbo engine it replaces – down 29kW and 95Nm, respectively.

So, does the new engine make the Everest any better or worse on- and off-road? And does it yield improved fuel economy?

Read on.

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2023 BMW X7 Summary

Large family-friendly luxury SUVs tend to be handsome in design but somewhat restrained. Until now. BMW has introduced a major facelift for its flagship SUV, the six- or seven-seat X7. Emphasis on face.

The new X7 adopts the striking but controversial front-end from the new 7 Series sedan, but the big, bold SUV is hiding some rather significant changes under the skin. Aside from a beefier diesel that now comes with mild hybrid tech, there’s also a redesigned cabin, massively upgraded tech, more standard features, oh, and a price increase.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Ford Everest 2023 BMW X7

Verdict

The Ford Everest has always been an impressive 4WD wagon, with useful day-to-day driveability and real off-road capability.

As standard, it has a lot going for it. It’s quiet and refined on-road, very capable off-road and it’s packed with features.

The 2.0-litre single-turbo Active is a solid entry-point into the Everest line-up and, though it lacks the polish of its higher-spec stablemates and doesn’t yield the kind of improvement in fuel economy you might have hoped for, it makes a strong case as a touring vehicle with plenty of aftermarket-build potential.

Verdict

When lined up against its direct rivals, the expensive X7 xDrive40d represents reasonable value for money.

It has a unique and bold look and a sumptuous, visually striking and well-appointed interior that has acres of space for family, friends, or for ferrying frequent flyers to the airport.

That wallop of performance from the big beefy diesel is the cherry on the top. This is how you do a mid-life update.

Ford Everest vs BMW X7 What's the difference?

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Ford Everest vs BMW X7
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