Compare the2026 Cadillac VistiqVS 2025 BMW X7

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Cadillac Vistiq 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.

A passive infrared night vision system standard on the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The X7 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Vistiq 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 and driver alert monitors.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Vistiq 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than BMW covers the X7. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the X7 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 62 percent more Cadillac dealers than there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Vistiq’s warranty.

The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 240 more horsepower (615 vs. 375) and 252 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 398) than the X7 xDrive40i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 92 more horsepower (615 vs. 523) and 97 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 553) than the X7 M60i’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid. The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 60 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 590) than the Alpina XB7’s standard 4.4 turbo V8.

The Vistiq can travel with zero emissions for 300 miles. The X7 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Cadillac Vistiq higher (10 out of 10) than the BMW X7 (4 to 6). This means the Vistiq produces up to 25 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the X7 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Vistiq Platinum’s brake rotors are larger than those on the X7:

For better traction, the Vistiq has larger standard tires than the X7 (285/45R21 vs. 275/40R22). The Vistiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the X7 (305/35R23 vs. 285/35R23).

The Cadillac Vistiq’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.

For better maneuverability, the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum’s turning circle is 2.5 feet tighter than the X7 w/Rear Steering’s (38.2 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The Vistiq’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the X7 xDrive40i’s (41 feet vs. 42.7 feet).

The Vistiq 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 Vistiq has 3.3 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear legroom, 1.6 inches more rear shoulder room, 3 inches more third row headroom and 6.1 inches more third row shoulder room than the X7.

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

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Cadillac service is better than BMW. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac fifth in service department satisfaction. With a 21% lower rating, BMW is ranked 13th.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Vistiq 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 Cadillac Vistiq stands out above the BMW X7 by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and and two of them provide more flexibililty. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the second row passengers.

The Vistiq 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.