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BMW i7 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (99,200 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Toyota Corolla?

BMW i7 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

BMW i7

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,594 £.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 481 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW i7 is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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, Toyota Corolla is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 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 £99,200
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
99,200 - 157,200 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
101.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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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