BMW i7 vs IM LS7
The IM LS7 leads on 10–80% charge 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
SUV
2026 LS7 640km Max+ · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · immotors.com
86/100#32 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7IM LS7IM LS7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 42%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 67%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.2 cu ft· 39%
- Top speed- best on this row+7 mph· 5%
- Torque- best on this row+118 lb-ft· 32%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | IM LS7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7IM LS7
Range
99- Different test cycles - not compared.82Charging
6684Performance
no data73Practicality
7695
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
- $106,200
- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
IM LS7
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- IM LS7
- 398 miCLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
IM LS7IM LS7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- IM LS7
- BMW i7
- IM LS7
- 16.8 min
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- IM LS7
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
- IM LS7
- 3.9 / 6.1 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 28 sources
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