Compare the2026 Jeep Grand WagoneerVS 2026 BMW X7

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW X7 doesn’t offer height-adjustable front seat belts.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Jeep Grand Wagoneer achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The BMW X7 has not been tested.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer offers an optional 360-degree camera and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the BMW X7 doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Grand Wagoneer and the X7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

Jeep’s powertrain warranty covers the Grand Wagoneer 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the X7. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the X7 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Grand Wagoneer for 2 years and unlimited miles longer than BMW pays for maintenance for the X7 (5/unlimited vs. 3/36,000).

There are almost 7 times as many Jeep dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Grand Wagoneer’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jeep above average in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, BMW is rated below average.

The Grand Wagoneer has more powerful engines than the X7:

On the EPA test cycle the Grand Wagoneer running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the X7:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer uses regular unleaded gasoline (mid-grade octane recommended with the 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The X7 requires premium, which can cost on average about 35.1 cents more per gallon.

The Grand Wagoneer has 4.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the X7 (26.5 vs. 21.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The X7 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Grand Wagoneer’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the X7:

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The BMW X7 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The X7 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the X7; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare or run-flat tires, either of which has mileage and speed limitations.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Grand Wagoneer is 2.1 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the X7.

For better maneuverability, the Grand Wagoneer’s turning circle is .5 feet tighter than the X7 w/Integral Active Steering’s (40.2 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The Grand Wagoneer’s turning circle is 2.5 feet tighter than the X7 xDrive40i’s (40.2 feet vs. 42.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Grand Wagoneer Air Suspension has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the X7 (10.1 vs. 8.7 inches), allowing the Grand Wagoneer to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Grand Wagoneer uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The X7 doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Grand Wagoneer offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the X7 can only carry 7.

The Grand Wagoneer has 1.1 inches more front legroom, 2.1 inches more front hip room, 6.1 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 5.1 inches more rear legroom, 2.9 inches more rear hip room, 7.1 inches more rear shoulder room, 2.4 inches more third row headroom, 3.3 inches more third row legroom, 3.6 inches more third row hip room and 16.2 inches more third row shoulder room than the X7.

The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo area provides more volume than the X7.

The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo area is larger than the X7’s in every dimension:

The Grand Wagoneer’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The X7’s tailgate’s top part raises up, but the bottom part lowers, getting in the way of loading and making an uneven surface for sliding cargo.

Maximum trailer towing in the BMW X7 is limited to 7507 pounds. The Grand Wagoneer 4x4 offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Grand Wagoneer Quadra-Trac II can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Grand Wagoneer can be unhitched and driven around locally. The X7 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The Grand Wagoneer has a much higher standard payload capacity than the X7 (1510 vs. 1180 lbs.).

The Grand Wagoneer has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the X7 (1550 vs. 1316 lbs.).

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Grand Wagoneer has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the X7 only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Grand Wagoneer has standard front air conditioned seats and the Grand Wagoneer Summit offers them optionally in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The X7 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Grand Wagoneer has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The X7 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Grand Wagoneer is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The X7 doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer outsold the BMW X7 by 87% during 2024.