BMW i7 vs Lexus RZ
The BMW i7 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Lexus RZ leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
60/100#32 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lexus RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
60/100#32 of 87 · Everyday
Lexus RZ is cheaper by $55,305
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i7BMW i7Lexus RZLexus RZ
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+90 mi· 34%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 3%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 67%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.2 cu ft· 12%
- Power- best on this row+105 kW· 46%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6 kWh/100 mi faster· 16%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | version: RZ 550e |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | version: RZ 450e |
| 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 | - 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 | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (from 07/26) | |
| Weight | version: RZ 500e | |
| 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 | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Lexus RZ
Range
10085Charging
7345Performance
no data82Practicality
5259
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
- $106,200
- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
Lexus RZ
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
lexus.com- 2026 450e
- $50,895
- 2026 450e AWD
- $50,895
- 2026 450e Premium AWD
- $53,095
- 2026 450e Luxury AWD
- $58,395
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i7i7
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 90 mi
Which charges faster?
BMW i7i7
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
- Lexus RZ
Which is cheaper to buy?
Lexus RZLexus RZ
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Lexus RZ
- BMW i7
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- $55,305
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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