BMW i7 vs Buick GL8 Encasa
The Buick GL8 Encasa leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#20 of 87 · Everyday
MPV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
85/100#32 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7GL8 EncasaBuick GL8 Encasa
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+390 kW· 156%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.7 cu ft· 20%
- Power- best on this row+147 kW· 44%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
- AC charging- best on this row+15 kW· 214%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Buick GL8 Encasa |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| 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) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | |
| 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 i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | no data |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Buick GL8 Encasa
Range
99- Different test cycles - not compared.72Charging
66100Performance
no data86Practicality
7698
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
- $106,200
- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
Buick GL8 Encasa
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Ahead by
- 390 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
- Buick GL8 Encasa
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Buick GL8 EncasaFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 21 sources
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