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BMW 7 Series vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 99,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or BMW i7?

BMW 7 Series vs BMW i7: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

BMW i7

  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW i7 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 99,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,600 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 544 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

i7

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers visibly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is slightly lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £99,200
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
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BMW i7

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
99,200 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
101.7 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
5,391 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
480 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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