The 2027 BMW X7, 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS, and 2027 Lexus LX all bring three-row luxury, strong power, and plenty of technology, but they go about it differently. The Mercedes-Benz GLS leans heavily into comfort, while the Lexus LX adds serious off-road capability to the mix. The 2027 BMW X7 at BMW of Tampa in Tampa, FL, gives you a little more of everything—luxury, athletic handling, useful space, and a performance range that stretches all the way to the 631-hp ALPINA XB7. For Tampa, Brandon, and Riverview, FL, that balance makes the 2027 BMW X7 especially easy to recommend.
The BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and Lexus LX in Tampa, FL, all deliver full-size luxury, but the BMW offers the broadest mix of performance and everyday comfort. Its three-trim lineup ranges from the smooth xDrive40i to the seriously quick ALPINA XB7, while still giving you three rows, advanced technology, and standard xDrive all-wheel drive.
2027 BMW X7
4.4-LITER BMW ALPINA BI-TURBO V8
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
7 (6 AVAILABLE)
4-DOOR SUV
4.4L BMW ALPINA BI-TURBO V8
631 HP @ 5,600–6,500 RPM
590 LB-FT @ 1,800–5,600 RPM
8-SPEED AUTOMATIC
60 MPH: 3.9 SEC
100 MPH: CONTACT FOR DETAILS
¼ MILE: CONTACT FOR DETAILS
TOP SPEED: 180 MPH
2027 LEXUS LX
3.4-LITER TWIN-TURBO V6 HYBRID
4WD
4 PASSENGERS
4-DOOR SUV
3.4L TWIN-TURBO V6 HYBRID
457 NET COMBINED HP
583 LB-FT @ 2,000 RPM
10-SPEED AUTOMATIC
100 MPH: CONTACT FOR DETAILS
¼ MILE: CONTACT FOR DETAILS
60 MPH: 6.4 SEC
TOP SPEED: 130 MPH
2026 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS
HANDCRAFTED 4.0-LITER AMG V8
AMG PERFORMANCE 4MATIC+® AWD
7 (6 AVAILABLE)
4-DOOR SUV
4.0L V8 BITURBO WITH HYBRID ASSIST
603 HP @ 5,750–6,500 RPM
627 LB-FT @ 2,500–4,500 RPM
AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC
60 MPH: 4.1 SEC
100 MPH: CONTACT FOR DETAILS
¼ MILE: CONTACT FOR DETAILS
TOP SPEED: 174 MPH
The 2027 BMW X7 for sale in Tampa, FL, feels noticeably more athletic than its size suggests, with standard xDrive all-wheel drive, self-leveling air suspension, and steering that keeps the SUV connected to the road. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS also uses an air suspension and delivers a smooth, composed ride, but its personality leans more toward relaxed cruising. The 2027 Lexus LX brings impressive 4WD hardware and off-road systems such as Crawl Control, but that rugged setup is aimed more at trail capability than sporty pavement manners. If most of your time is spent on Tampa highways, Brandon, FL, streets, and Riverview commutes, the 2027 BMW X7 is the better pick because it feels the most engaging without giving up comfort.
The 2027 BMW X7 interior gives you three usable rows with seating for seven or an available six-passenger layout with second-row captain’s chairs, making it easy to adapt the cabin to family trips or everyday errands. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS offers a similarly flexible six- or seven-passenger layout and plenty of comfort, while the 2027 Lexus LX varies more dramatically depending on configuration, ranging from seven passengers to an ultra-luxurious four-seat setup. That flexibility can be appealing, but the 2027 BMW X7 at our BMW dealership near Brandon, FL, makes its space feel more practical across more situations.
The 2027 BMW X7 centers its technology around the BMW Curved Display, pairing a 12.3-inch instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch Central Information Display, along with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, BMW Digital Key Plus, and Intelligent Personal Assistant. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS uses dual 12.3-inch displays with MBUX and strong voice-control capability, while the 2027 Lexus LX combines a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a digital gauge cluster and Lexus connected services. All three offer plenty of features, but the 2027 BMW X7 presents them in a cleaner, more driver-focused layout that feels easy to learn and use on Tampa, FL, roads.
The 2027 BMW X7 at our BMW dealership near Riverview, FL, includes Driving Assistant features such as Forward Collision Mitigation, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Keeping Assistant, and Speed Limit Assistant. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS offers a particularly broad standard package with features such as Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, and Surround View, while the 2027 Lexus LX includes Lane Tracing Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, and a Pre-Collision System. The feature lists are strong across the board, but the 2027 BMW X7 pairs its safety technology with more responsive road manners and a cockpit that keeps information easy to see.
You do not have to give up comfort to get a more engaging drive, which is ultimately why the 2027 BMW X7 is the better pick of these three luxury SUVs. For Tampa, Brandon, and Riverview, FL, drivers, that balance makes the 2027 BMW X7 at BMW of Tampa easy to live with during ordinary weeks while still giving you something special when the road opens up. Browse our new BMW inventory and new vehicle incentives, and spend some time behind the wheel at our BMW dealership in Tampa, FL, because the way the 2027 BMW X7 blends luxury and performance is what makes the 2027 BMW X7 the better pick.
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At the top of the lineups, the 2027 BMW X7 ALPINA XB7 reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, while the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 takes 4.1 seconds. That slight advantage combines with more athletic overall road manners, which makes the 2027 BMW X7 the premier option.
Because the 2027 BMW X7 keeps three-row flexibility available without forcing you into a particular luxury setup, the 2027 BMW X7 is the better option for most families in Tampa, FL.
The 2027 BMW X7 for sale in Tampa, FL, combines its 12.3-inch instrument display and 14.9-inch central screen in a single BMW Curved Display and adds features such as BMW Digital Key Plus and Intelligent Personal Assistant. The cleaner presentation and driver-focused interface make the 2027 BMW X7 the better pick.
The 2027 BMW X7 combines a comfortable air suspension, responsive handling, standard all-wheel drive, and flexible passenger space, which makes it the better pick for everyday driving around Tampa, Brandon, and Riverview, FL.
