2024 i7 Selector
2024 BMW i7
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MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 BMW i7 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The i7 eDrive50 generates big power from its single electric motor and can deliver well over 300 miles per charge. No surprise that even the base-model i7 is a star.
Oddly, the EPA says that the 20-inch wheels — the middle option — return the worst efficiency and range of the bunch, and BMW doesn't seem to have objected. We initially figured that the EPA had its numbers backward for the 20s and 21s, but maybe not. We'll update this data if BMW can confirm that there was a mixup.
It doesn't make sense that putting 21-inch wheels on the i7 could make it more efficient and more capable range-wise than it is with 20s. But that's what the EPA's website says, and BMW's website backs it up. We're trying to get to the bottom of it. And yes, you can add either 20s or 21s for the same $1,300 premium, so the two versions cost the same. Confused yet?
Compared to the rear-drive eDrive50, the all-wheel-drive i7 xDrive60 gets to 60 mph a lot sooner and barely loses any range. That's enough winning to make the xDrive60's elevated price go down easy.
20-inch wheels are a no-cost option on the i7 xDrive60, but you lose almost 20 miles of range versus the standard 19-inchers.
Okay, riddle us this: By upsizing from 20-inch wheels to 21s, how could you possibly gain efficiency and range? It seems miraculous, but that's how the i7 xDrive60 rolls, according to the EPA and BMW. Since the 21s come cheap, we're not sure why anyone would go for the 20s. Either get the 19s and maximize range or get the 21s and come in second, right?
BMW EVs seemingly don't mix well with 20-inch wheels, because here's another one with a lower range rating than the version with the 21-inch wheels.
So get this: If you upgrade to the 21-inch wheels at no cost, you get better efficiency and more range. It may not surprise you that our recommendation is to upgrade to the 21s.
What are the different versions of the 2024 i7, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2024 i7 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 (RWD w/19-inch wheels) | $105,700 | Electric | 321 mi | 449 hp | 549 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 (RWD w/20-inch wheels) | $107,000 | Electric | 301 mi | 449 hp | 549 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 eDrive50 (RWD w/21-inch wheels) | $107,000 | Electric | 311 mi | 449 hp | 549 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 xDrive60 (AWD w/19-inch wheels) | $124,200 | Electric | 317 mi | 536 hp | 549 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 xDrive60 (AWD w/20-inch wheels) | $124,200 | Electric | 298 mi | 536 hp | 549 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 xDrive60 (AWD w/21-inch wheels) | $125,500 | Electric | 307 mi | 536 hp | 549 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 M70 (AWD w/20-inch wheels) | $168,500 | Electric | 274 mi | 650 hp | 748 lb-ft |
| 2024 BMW i7 M70 (AWD w/21-inch wheels) | $168,500 | Electric | 291 mi | 650 hp | 748 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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