BMW i5 vs BMW i7
The BMW i7 leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 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 i5 is cheaper by $52,200
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i5BMW i5i7BMW i7
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+26 mi· 8%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 22%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.4 cu ft· 2%
- Power- best on this row+85 kW· 34%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 22%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | BMW i7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5BMW i7
Range
9299Charging
5158Practicality
7173
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 eDrive40 Sedan
- $67,100
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 i5
- 328 miEPA
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 26 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i7i7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i5
- BMW i7
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i5
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i5i5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- BMW i7
- Ahead by
- $52,200
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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