2023 Lincoln Aviator vs 2023 BMW X7: Comparison Test!

If you find Lincoln’s take on luxury appealing but the humongous Navigator SUV too large, the 2022 Aviator could be the four-wheeled living room you’re looking for. It offers much the same experience with accommodations for up to seven riders in a far more manageable package than the Nav. The Aviator is also more fuel efficient than that extra-large Lincoln SUV, although it’s thirstier than mid-sizers such as the BMW X5 and the Volvo XC90. The Aviator isn’t a cornering hero and, although it’s fairly quick, it’s tuned more for comfort than for driver satisfaction—which matches the ethos of the rest of the brand. Lincoln packs the Aviator with plenty of tech features; the top-spec Black Label models, although pricey, deliver polished cabins with plenty of wow factor.

What's New for 2023?
Reserve and Black Label models of the Aviator can be ordered with a new Jet appearance package this year that replaces much of the SUV’s exterior chrome trim with black pieces and swaps the plastic lower cladding and wheel surrounds for body-colored ones. The plug-in hybrid Grand Touring model now offers an optional Illumination package, which includes adaptive pixel LED headlamps, special LED daytime running lights, an illuminated Lincoln logo in the grille, and LED fog lamps. Finally, two new colors are available: Diamond Red and Jewel Sandstone.

When it comes to moving an affluent family, there's no better BMW than the X7, the brand's luxurious three-row SUV. While its cargo area and rearmost seats aren't as spacious as rivals such as the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Mercedes-Benz GLS-class, the Bimmer boasts better driving manners as well as an impressive selection of engines. They range from a 375-hp turbo-six to a 523-hp twin-turbo V-8, with the latter making 630 horses on the highest-class, max-performance Alpina XB7. All models have all-wheel drive and an adaptive air suspension that promotes a pillow-like ride. The 2023 X7's interior is serene, but it's also packed with upscale materials and modern tech such as the dash's giant curved glass display. Those features, combined with the X7's towing capability and an array of standard active-safety tech, make the biggest BMW one of the best.

What's New for 2023?

The 2023 X7 receives a mid-cycle refresh that includes a more expressive front end and a new dashboard design with a huge digital display and BMW's latest infotainment system. The largest BMW SUV also has more standard features and new driver-assistance technology. For the first time, BMW will offer a set of 23-inch rims, too. The X7 also benefits from updated powertrains. The xDrive40i's turbocharged six-cylinder now makes 375 horsepower (up 40) and up to 398 pound-feet of torque (up 67). The V-8 model's name changes from M50i to M60i, and its new twin-turbo 4.4-liter and 48-volt hybrid system are claimed to form a more efficient duo. The ragen-topping Alpina XB7 has an even more powerful setup than the M60i that makes 630 horsepower–18 more than before.

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