Expansive views await when you drive the BMW X7. This SUV comes standard with a Panoramic Glass Roof. Beyond providing first- and second-row passengers with an unobstructed view of the dazzling sky, this feature helps make the cabin feel more open and spacious than it already is.

Want to take things to the next level? Upgrade to include the optional Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof. This adds multicolored lights around the roof for an elegant touch.

Porsche Cayenne drivers will only have access to a panoramic roof if they choose an optional package. Sadly, no lighting feature is offered.

It’s presumed that premium leather upholstery and illuminating LED will come with your luxury model. It’s the fine details that set your vehicle apart from others. And when you drive the BMW X7, there’s no shortage of fine-detail amenities, including:

• Your choice of 6 real wood accent trims
• Glass controls
• Optional leather-trimmed dashboard
• Available heated and cooled cupholders
• Bespoke-style stitched seats

While the Cayenne comes with its own premium features, none are quite as impressive as the small details added with the X7.

The central touchscreen display of the X7 or Cayenne is built to make your infotainment selections easy. In the Cayenne, you’ll find a 12.3-inch central display screen where you can make song selections, receive turn-by-turn directions, and much more.

While this is impressive, you’ll find it lacking compared to the 14.9-inch display of the BMW X7. Furthermore, the X7 features the innovative BMW Curved Display. Since it mimics the curve of your eye, you’ll likely experience a more comfortable viewing experience with less eye strain.

The cabin of your SUV is like your own personal, private concert hall. When optionally equipped, the Cayenne comes with a Burmester® 3D High-End Surround Sound System. A similar Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System is also found optionally with the BMW X7.

While these surround sound systems include a similar number of speakers, only with the X7 do you gain the advantage of QuantumLogic Dynamic Sound Equalizing. This addition helps balance the audio output for an immersive, consistent sound quality you likely won’t get elsewhere.

Your luxury SUV is ready to balance driving responsibilities, specifically regarding parking. Both the X7 and the Cayenne come equipped with optional features that make it easier than ever to park your vehicle. Features like a Surround View monitor and automatic parking capabilities are found with each model.

However, only with the X7 do you gain access to Parking Assistant Professional, a feature that can remember parking maneuvers. Simply perform the maneuver once and your X7 can repeat it in the future.

From settings to entertainment, there are many features with your X7 or Cayenne that require adjustments throughout your commute. The X7 makes it possible to perform these adjustments without ever taking your hands off the wheel thanks to the standard BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant feature.

Simply say your keyword activation—such as hey, BMW—and speak your command. You can make climate adjustments, send a text message, find a song, and much more. The best part is that it gets smarter the more you use it, meaning your X7 can predict your needs before you ask them.

Unfortunately, no similar feature is found with the Cayenne.