BMW i4 vs BMW i7
The BMW i7 leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
75/100#24 of 80 · 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
BMW i4 is cheaper by $63,900
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4i7BMW i7
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+21 mi· 6%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 6%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.1 cu ft· 6%
- Power- best on this row+85 kW· 34%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 18%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | BMW i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | 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: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| 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) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4BMW i7
Range
9699Charging
5058Performance
79no dataPracticality
6973
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
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?
BMW i7i7
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 21 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i7i7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i4
- BMW i7
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- BMW i7
- Ahead by
- $63,900
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
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