BMW X7 vs LEXUS LX

From their capable drivetrains to their convenient cargo room, SUVs are a great fit for families. Add some luxury to the mix and you've got the BMW X7 and Lexus LX. They offer room for the whole family, space for all your bags, and safe drives that'll give you peace of mind.

Which luxury SUV is right for you and your family, though? To help families in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Cleveland, TN, decide, BMW of Chattanooga looks at how they stack up in this 2021 BMW X7 vs. Lexus LX comparison.

BMW X7 vs LEXUS LX: Performance Specs

The BMW X7 comes ready to tackle tough driving conditions with xDrive. This intelligent all-wheel-drive system diverts power to individual wheels to help you maintain traction. Whether you're dealing with snow and ice or running errands on a summer afternoon, you'll get good fuel economy from it, too. The 2021 BMW X7 can get up to an EPA-estimated 19 city/24 highway MPG.

The Lexus LX is also prepared for tough drives with standard 4-wheel drive. Unfortunately, you'll need to stop for gas more often. With an EPA-estimated 12 city/16 highway MPG, it needs to make frequent pitstops.

On top of being more efficient, the BMW also offers more power under the hood. Its 4.4L twin turbo V8 engine can deliver up to 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The Lexus also runs on a V8, but it only gets up to 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft of torque.

BMW X7 vs LEXUS LX: Interior

The whole team can pile into the 2021 BMW X7. It comes with three rows of seats and gives everyone plenty of room to stretch out. With 37.6 inches of legroom in the second row and 33.3 inches in the backseats, your passengers will never feel cramped.

The Lexus LX is available with two rows of seats or three. No matter which model you're interested in, it could feel like a tight squeeze for your passengers. The second row gives them just 34.4 inches of legroom, while the available third row feels tiny, with only 28.3 inches of legroom.

While they both offer a stylish cabin with leather seats and premium amenities, a good SUV should have plenty of cargo room. The BMW X7 agrees. With a large trunk and folding seats, it offers up to 90.4 cubic feet of cargo room. That's enough space for everything, from a few bags to furniture. The Lexus is a little smaller inside. It only offers up to 81.3 cubic feet of cargo room with the seats down.

BMW X7 vs LEXUS LX: Safety Features

When it comes to keeping you safe, the BMW X7 is prepared to look after your most precious cargo. It comes with an Active Driving Assistant that'll give you more awareness while you drive. This standard system can prevent accidents with driver-assistive features, such as:

• Frontal Collision Warning
• Active Blind Spot Detection
• Lane Departure Warning

While these features watch the road around you, the Fatigue and Focus Alert monitors how you're driving and reminds you to keep your eyes on the road. It's part of the standard Active Protection System. If the system detects an imminent collision, it'll automatically apply to tension to the seatbelts, close the windows, and activate post-crash braking.

The Lexus LX includes some similar driver-assistive features, but it doesn't offer anything that can keep you focused on the road, or any technology that'll help you come to a complete stop after an accident.

Test Drive a Family-Friendly Luxury SUV

With its copious amounts of cargo room, good fuel economy, and reliable safety features, the BMW X7 is an excellent choice for families in Chattanooga, Hixson, and Cleveland, TN.

Visit BMW of Chattanooga to take a test drive or learn more about our 2021 BMW X7 vs. Lexus LX comparison.