BMW i7 xDrive40 vs BMW M5 — full comparison

BMW i7 xDrive40

Sedan · Electric · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

BMW i7 xDrive40

The BMW i7 xDrive40 is an AWD electric limousine with up to 590 km range, making it well-suited to road trips and premium comfort. It is quick and spacious, but priced like a flagship and lacks SUV-style cargo flexibility.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Car B

BMW M5

Blisteringly quick yet comfortable, the BMW M5 mixes supercar pace with saloon practicality for premium comfort and road trips. High price and thirst make it less compelling for city or budget-focused use.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety600 hp

Why compared performance gapdifferent powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seatsdifferent segment

Usage fit

Family 44 / 62

City 18 / 18

Budget / value 4 / 22

Road trip 77 / 63

Performance 32 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 14 / 36

Premium 77 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW i7 xDrive40 · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW i7 xDrive40 BMW M5

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Pros & cons

BMW i7 xDrive40

Up to 590 km range from a 105.2 kWh battery supports long road trips.
AWD adds confident traction for varied weather and routes.
4.7 s 0-100 km/h and 356 hp deliver swift acceleration.
Spacious 5-seat cabin and 500 L trunk suit family travel.
Flagship-level price (119,900) will deter budget-focused buyers.
Sedan trunk lacks the cargo flexibility of SUVs and wagons.
Five seats only; no 7-seat option for larger families.
Top speed capped at 200 km/h may not satisfy those seeking very high-speed capability.

BMW M5

Supercar-quick 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s with 600 hp and 750 Nm.
Saloon practicality: 5 seats and a 530 L boot support road trips and family duties.
Luxury-focused character aligns with premium comfort needs.
High-speed cruising confidence with a 250 km/h top speed.
High combined fuel consumption of 12.5 limits efficiency.
Price of 104000 puts it at the expensive end of the segment.
Gasoline-only powertrain offers no electrified option for lower running costs.
Less suited to stop‑start city use than to open-road driving.

Verdict

Pick BMW i7 xDrive40 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

BMW i7 xDrive40 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick BMW M5 if…

More power

BMW M5 puts out 600 hp vs 356 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW i7 xDrive40

BMW M5

Verdict

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