Avatr 12 vs BMW i7
The BMW i7 leads on cargo space. The Avatr 12 leads on efficiency.
Sedan
2026 Performance Tri-Motor EV Edition
1 of 11 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · avatr.com
78/100#47 of 281 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022
80/100#12 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Avatr 12Avatr 12i7BMW i7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.7 cu ft· 18%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row12.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 33%
- Torque- best on this row+306 lb-ft· 168%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Avatr 12 | BMW i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Avatr 12 if
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
Avatr 12BMW i7
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.99Charging
10058Performance
100no dataPracticality
4973
How much is each in the US?
Avatr 12
BMW i7
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022 - Price checked Apr 20, 2022 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Avatr 12
- 416 miCLTC
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Avatr 12
- version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present
- BMW i7
Fast-charge peak
- Avatr 12
- version: Tri-motor BEV 2026–present
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Avatr 12
- 2.9 / 4.1 scontested: sources disagree
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Avatr 12 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Sep 16, 2026 · 25 sources
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