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BMW i7 vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Porsche Taycan?

BMW i7 vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

BMW i7

  • moderately more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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.

Porsche Taycan is slightly cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,400 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 56 km more than the BMW i7.

Taycan

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 Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 659 HP. That’s roughly 375 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers slightly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 1,100 Nm. That’s about 240 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Taycan is a bit lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers moderately more boot space – 500 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries slightly more – 635 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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