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BMW i7 vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or BMW XM?

BMW i7 vs BMW XM: Key differences

BMW i7

  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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BMW XM

  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW i7 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,800 £.

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

XM

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 XM offers somewhat more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers barely more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 1,000 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW XM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i7 is barely lighter – 2,595 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers very slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is clearly superior overall 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
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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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