5 - Compared to the GMC Yukon (exterior)
When it comes to size, how does the BMW X7 compare to one of the industry's most popular full-size SUVs, the GMC Yukon (and its Chevrolet Tahoe twin)? The X7's wheelbase is more generous at 3,105 mm versus 3,071 mm. In terms of length, the Yukon takes it at 5,355 mm compared to 5,165 mm for the X7. Measured for width, the models are similar, the X7 spanning two 2 metres, the Yukon 2.057. And the height? Here there’s a notable different, as the X7 rises up X7 is at 1,805 mm while the Yukon climbs 1,943 mm. Consequently, if you park them side by side, the Yukon can look down on its luxury neighbour.
6 - Compared to the GMC Yukon (interior)
On the inside, the greater length of the really helps it and the cargo space available to users is far greater. In fact, the BMW X7 offers a maximum volume of 2,559 litres when seats are folded down; with the Yukon, you get 3,479 litres, and that’s before you consider the stretched variant, which offers 4,097 litres.
But why compare the BMW X7 to the GMC Yukon? Because if it's space you're looking for, and room for at least seven, the Yukon is still a great choice and it costs $30,000 less. Yes, the prestige isn’t the same - the X7's real rival at GM is the Cadillac Escalade - except that we wanted to show that you can have more on many levels for tens of thousands of dollars less.
