BMW i8 vs BMW i7
Overview | |
MSRP$147,500 | MSRP$119,300 |
Average price | Average price$111,877 |
Listings139 | Listings1467 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryBMW is applying the EV experience to its flagship sedan. As part of a redesign, the 2023 BMW 7 Series gets an all-electric variant for the first time. And in keeping with the naming convention established by the i3 and i4, that new model is the 2023 BMW i7. While the i7 is a different take on BMW’s traditional flagship, it’s also a different approach to luxury EVs. Most other high-end electric sedans—such as the Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Tesla Model S—were designed from the ground up as EVs. But the i7 is an electric version of a gasoline car. In its launch i7 xDrive60 guise, the electric model is positioned roughly at the same level as the gasoline 7 Series in performance and price. That will change as the 7 Series lineup grows to include, among other things, a cheaper gasoline model and a more powerful M Performance version of the i7. But for now, BMW is essentially offering the same car with gasoline or electric powertrains. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid | Engine536 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity11.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity105.6 kWh |
MPG City68 | MPG City81 |
MPG Highway70 | MPG Highway85 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)12 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid | Engine Name536 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)12 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity11.6 kWh | EV Battery Capacity105.6 kWh |
MPG City68 | MPG City81 |
MPG Highway70 | MPG Highway85 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.7 cu ft | Cargo Space17.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3501 lbs | Curb Weight5917 lbs |
Height50.9 in | Height60.8 in |
Length184.9 in | Length212.2 in |
Width87.3 in | Width86.3 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload977 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $147,500 | $119,300 |
Average price | $111,877 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | BMW is applying the EV experience to its flagship sedan. As part of a redesign, the 2023 BMW 7 Series gets an all-electric variant for the first time. And in keeping with the naming convention established by the i3 and i4, that new model is the 2023 BMW i7. While the i7 is a different take on BMW’s traditional flagship, it’s also a different approach to luxury EVs. Most other high-end electric sedans—such as the Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Tesla Model S—were designed from the ground up as EVs. But the i7 is an electric version of a gasoline car. In its launch i7 xDrive60 guise, the electric model is positioned roughly at the same level as the gasoline 7 Series in performance and price. That will change as the 7 Series lineup grows to include, among other things, a cheaper gasoline model and a more powerful M Performance version of the i7. But for now, BMW is essentially offering the same car with gasoline or electric powertrains. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid | 536 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 11.6 kWh | 105.6 kWh |
MPG City | 68 | 81 |
MPG Highway | 70 | 85 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | 12 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 369 hp I3 Hybrid | 536 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 2 hours | 12 hours |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 11.6 kWh | 105.6 kWh |
MPG City | 68 | 81 |
MPG Highway | 70 | 85 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.7 cu ft | 17.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3501 lbs | 5917 lbs |
Height | 50.9 in | 60.8 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 212.2 in |
Width | 87.3 in | 86.3 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 977 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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