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BMW 7 Series vs BMW i7 Comparison
BMW 7 Series
BMW i7
2024 BMW
7 Series
vs
2024 BMW
i7
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
74L
585 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$272,900
$306,900 - $344,900
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lavish, high-tech interior
- Staggeringly smooth drivetrain
- Beautiful, relaxed suspension setup
Misses
- The design is an acquired taste
- Big price rises relative to 2022 model
- It lives in a forgotten corner of the car world
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Opulent cabin with all the fruit
- Ride, handling balance defies physics
Misses
- Looks continue to polarise
- $20k dearer than quicker AMG EQS 53
- Not as outright spacious as some rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$2,600)
- Connoisseur Lounge (+$27,900)
- Individual Two-tone Paint (+$17,500)
- Individual Leather/Wool Combination (+$15,800)
- Individual Paintwork (+$2,600)
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Comparison
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8.6
2023 BMW 740i review
The BMW 7 Series is back for 2023 with a bold new look, a stunning interior, and a powertrain so refined you could might think it's electric.
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Scott Collie
8.7
2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive review
This crown jewel of BMW's halo product line serves as a worthy new flagship that blends crushing performance with opulent luxuries.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 280kW | 400kW - 480kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 745Nm - 1100Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1850 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | - | |
