The Alpina XB7 and the BMW X7 M60i are the two V8 versions of BMW’s three-row SUV, sharing one 4.4-liter engine, one body and one South Carolina assembly line, with Alpina’s tune and trim on the XB7.
I photographed a 2025 XB7 in Alpina Green Metallic over a week in June 2026, and the figures below compare it with the 2025 X7 M60i.
Key Takeaways
- Same V8, two tunes. The M60i makes 523 hp and 553 lb-ft, and Alpina’s tune raises the XB7 to 631 hp and 590 lb-ft.
- A $41,500 gap at launch pricing. The 2025 XB7 started at $152,400 and the X7 M60i at $110,900 in November 2024, before BMW raised the M60i to $111,900.
- BMW claims 3.9 seconds to 60 mph for the XB7 and 4.5 for the M60i.
- EPA combined ratings differ by 1 mpg, at 17 for the XB7 and 18 for the M60i.
- Same body, seats and cargo space, with 48.6 cubic feet behind the second row and seven seats or six.
- For 2027 only the M60i remains, at $115,000, and the last XB7s are a 120-car Manufaktur edition.
Price
The 2025 XB7 started at $152,400, and the car photographed here came to $159,145 with three options and $995 destination. BMW listed the 2025 X7 M60i at $110,900 in November 2024 and at $111,900 by February 2025.
| Model | 2025 base MSRP | Gap to XB7 |
|---|---|---|
| X7 M60i (November 2024) | $110,900 | $41,500 |
| X7 M60i (February 2025) | $111,900 | $40,500 |
| Alpina XB7 | $152,400 |
Engine, Acceleration and Fuel Economy
Both SUVs use BMW’s 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, built at BMW’s Hams Hall plant in England. In the M60i it makes 523 hp and 553 lb-ft. Alpina’s calibration and exhaust take the XB7 to 631 hp and 590 lb-ft.
BMW claims 3.9 seconds from 0 to 60 mph for the XB7 and 4.5 for the M60i. Both use an eight-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive, and the XB7’s transmission runs Alpina’s Switch-Tronic program.
| Specification | 2025 Alpina XB7 | 2025 BMW X7 M60i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.4L twin-turbo V8, 48V mild hybrid | 4.4L twin-turbo V8, 48V mild hybrid |
| Power | 631 hp | 523 hp |
| Torque | 590 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer claim) | 3.9 sec | 4.5 sec |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 20 / 17 mpg | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic, Alpina Switch-Tronic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | xDrive all-wheel drive | xDrive all-wheel drive |
| Seating | 7, or 6 with captain’s chairs | 7, or 6 with captain’s chairs |
| Cargo behind 2nd row / maximum | 48.6 / 90.4 cu ft | 48.6 / 90.4 cu ft |
The XB7’s window sticker estimates $3,750 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles and $4.25 a gallon.
What Alpina Adds
Alpina calibrates the XB7’s air suspension, Adaptive Drive with Active Roll Stabilization and Integral Active Steering to its own settings.
Visible changes start with the 23-inch, 20-spoke Alpina Classic wheels, each with the Alpina crest on its center cap. ALPINA is spelled across the front lip spoiler and the tailgate, and the dashboard carries a lit strip that reads XB7.
On the XB7’s V8, the engine cover keeps its BMW lettering and adds the Alpina crest. Alpina Green Metallic paint came at no charge on the 2025 car photographed here.
Where the Two Match
Body, wheelbase, seating and cargo space are the same. Both seat seven, or six with second-row captain’s chairs, and both hold 48.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 90.4 with the rear seats folded.
Both come off the same line at BMW Plant Spartanburg. BMW wrote that the first XB7 built there in 2020 “marked the very first time an ALPINA model had ever been completed outside the ALPINA workshop in Buchloe.”
What Changes for 2027
BMW’s 2027 X7 lineup has two models, the xDrive40i and the M60i, and the M60i now starts at $115,000 plus $1,550 destination. It keeps 523 hp, and its EPA combined rating rises to 19 mpg.
Gone from that lineup, the XB7 ends with the 2026 XB7 Manufaktur, limited to 120 cars for the United States and Canada at $180,000 plus $1,550 destination, which BMW scheduled for assembly in September 2026.
Which One to Buy
The M60i gives the same body, seats, cargo space and V8 for $41,500 less at launch pricing, and it is the one still on sale new for 2027. The XB7 adds 108 hp, a 0.6-second quicker factory 0-60 claim and Alpina’s wheels, trim and chassis tuning, and buying one now means a 2025 car or the 120-car Manufaktur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the BMW X7 M60i and the Alpina XB7?
They share the 4.4-liter V8, body, seating and cargo space. The XB7 makes 631 hp to the M60i’s 523, runs Alpina’s transmission and chassis calibration, and wears 23-inch Alpina Classic wheels and Alpina trim.
How much more did the Alpina XB7 cost than the X7 M60i?
For 2025, $41,500 at November 2024 pricing, with the XB7 at $152,400 and the M60i at $110,900. BMW later raised the M60i to $111,900, narrowing the gap to $40,500.
Is the Alpina XB7 faster than the X7 M60i?
BMW claims 3.9 seconds from 0 to 60 mph for the XB7 and 4.5 for the M60i. The XB7 makes 108 more horsepower from the same V8.
Do the XB7 and M60i use the same engine?
Yes. Both use BMW’s 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, built in Hams Hall, England, and Alpina tunes the XB7 version to 631 hp.
Which gets better fuel economy?
The 2025 M60i is EPA-rated at 18 mpg combined and the XB7 at 17, with both at 16 city and 20 highway on premium fuel.
Is the X7 M60i a full M car?
The M60i is an M Performance model. BMW has never built a full M version of the X7.
Is the Alpina XB7 rare?
The final 2026 XB7 Manufaktur run is 120 cars for the United States and Canada. BMW has not published total production for earlier XB7 model years.
Can you still buy a new Alpina XB7?
BMW’s 2027 X7 lineup lists only the xDrive40i and M60i. The 120-car 2026 Manufaktur is the last XB7, at $180,000 plus $1,550 destination.
The manufacturer provided the vehicle, a 2025 BMW Alpina XB7, and it supplied the photography published here. No driving evaluation informed this article.
Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn is the writer, photographer, and publisher behind The Weekly Driver. He cares about how cars drive and what they're like to own. He covers automobile industry news, car shows and events, and new car reviews. The reviews come from behind the wheel: day trips that favor back routes, treating a good meal as half the reason to go. He directs and produces the visual media, matching each car to a setting and mood that fit it. When he's not reviewing new cars, Michael races paddleboards, camels, and ostriches, along with the occasional exotic car on the racetrack, and has driven in every state and country visited.
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