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BMW i7 vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or BMW 7 Series?

BMW i7 vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

BMW i7

  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW 7 Series

  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

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 99,300 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

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

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers somewhat 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 moderately 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 also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers clearly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

i7

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 barely 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £99,300
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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