BMW i7 vs Kia EV4
The BMW i7 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
checked Apr 20, 2022
80/100#12 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
EV4 Fastback GT-Line S
1 of 11 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
74/100#69 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7EV4Kia EV4
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+122 kW· 95%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.4 cu ft· 2%
- Power- best on this row+185 kW· 123%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Kia EV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | version: EV4 Long Range |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: Earth |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Pick the Kia EV4 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Kia EV4
Range
99- Different test cycles - not compared.92Charging
5849Performance
no data48Practicality
7371
How much is each in the US?
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checked Apr 20, 2022 - Price checked Apr 20, 2022 - it may be out of date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
Kia EV4
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Kia EV4
- 380 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i7
- Kia EV4
- 29 / 31 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Kia EV4
- Ahead by
- 122 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
- Kia EV4
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW i7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 21 sources
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