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BMW i7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (659 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (99200 £ vs 51200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BMW i7

Hyundai Santa Fe

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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.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47957 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 performs significantly better – achieving up to 624 km, about 570 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 659 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 371 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.70 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW i7 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW i7 pulls decisively stronger with 1100 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm difference.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is evident lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2595 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more room – 711 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe slightly takes the win – 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 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.

BMW i7
Hyundai Santa Fe

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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
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km

BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

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The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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BMW i7
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
99200 - 157200 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
101.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2595 - 2770 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
5391 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
1950 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1544 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 km/h
Torque
650 - 1100 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2022 - 2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.