2025 BMW i5 vs. 2024 BMW i7 Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW i5

2025 BMW
i5

MSRP*: $70,100
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Picture of the 2024 BMW i7

2024 BMW
i7

MSRP*: $105,700 to $168,500
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 449-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 536-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 650-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 389 hp 449 - 650 hp
Exterior Length 199.2 in 212.2 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 76.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW i7 than the BMW i5, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW i5 and the BMW i7 in the front seats.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the BMW i5 is clearly a better financial choice over the BMW i7.

Dimensions
Since the BMW i5 is much slimmer than the BMW i7, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW i5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW i7.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW i5 is significantly less powerful than the BMW i7. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The BMW i5 has much less torque than the BMW i7, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW i5 and the BMW i7.