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BMW i7 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Porsche Panamera?

BMW i7 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

BMW i7

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Porsche Panamera

  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 99,300 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 527 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers somewhat more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.8 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:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is noticeably lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers very slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is far ahead 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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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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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BMW i7
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 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
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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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