COMPARE 2025 BMW i5 VS 2025 BMW i7
| 2025 BMW i5 | 2025 BMW i7 |
Engine |
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| Electric Motor | High-Performance Electric Motor |
Horsepower |
|
| 335 hp | 449 hp |
MPGe (City/Highway) |
|
| 104/105 * | 85/93 * |
0 to 60 Miles Per Hour |
|
| 5.7 seconds ** | 5.3 seconds ** |
Estimated Driving Range |
|
| 271-295 miles 1 | 301-314 miles 1 |
Rear Legroom |
|
| 36.5 inches | 42.8 inches |
2025 BMW i5 VS 2025 BMW i7
Serving Elmhurst, IL
The BMW line has expanded in recent years with the debut of several luxury EVs. The i5 is a midsize sedan that debuted in 2024, while the i7 is a full-size sedan that launched only a year earlier. Shoppers at BMW of Elmhurst often inquire about the core differences between the i5 and i7. What should you know about these cars for the 2025 model year?
Performance
The 2025 i5 is available in the eDrive40 and xDrive40 trim levels. Both feature a single motor at the rear wheels that produces 335 horsepower. The first option has rear-wheel drive, and the latter uses all-wheel drive. In addition, the M60 has a dual-motor layout. This is a 389-horsepower system with all-wheel drive.
The i7’s first trim level, the eDrive50, has a single electric motor. This system delivers 449 horsepower and comes with rear-wheel drive. The xDrive60 has a 536-horsepower, dual-motor layout and all-wheel drive. The M70 xDrive is equipped with a 650-horsepower, dual-motor system and all-wheel drive.
Appearance
The smaller i5 has a regal quality with a converging definition across the sides and a tall, tapered roof. The chrome-outlined, kidney-style grille sits atop an upward-flared fascia. The angled headlights are styled with a fascinating LED light design.
The i7 has a distinguished look, an upright stance, and a tall yet curved front end. The side panels have a subtly angled definition and are supported by a crisp lower ledge. Both the grille and the air inlets on the i7 are larger than those on the i5. The grille sports a glossy finish with sharp corners. The headlights are styled as a linear unit for a modern touch.
Features
The features offered in the 2025 BMW i5 include an integrated navigation system, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s screen, a 14.9-inch central touch display screen, wireless connections for the smartphone apps, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a wireless charging station, heated seats for both rows, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic glass roof, a power rear sunshade, parking assistance with sensors, adaptive cruise control and many additional features.
The i7 is outfitted with many of these features. It also has a four-zone climate control system, embedded lighting in the panoramic sunroof, massaging seats in both rows, blind-spot intervention, power-opening and closing doors, a 31-inch rear entertainment system screen, and more.
Take a Test Drive Today
BMW of Elmhurst is your trusted source for complete details on the 2025 i5 and i7 sedans. Contact us online or visit our dealership to learn more.
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* EPA estimated MPGe. Actual mileage may vary.
** BMW Ag Preliminary Test Results. Actual Acceleration Results May Vary, Depending On Specification Of Vehicle; Road And Environmental Conditions; Testing Procedures And Driving Style. These Results Should Be Used For Comparison Only And Verification Should Not Be Attempted On Public Roads. BMW Urges You To Obey All Posted Speed Laws And Always Wear Safety Belts.
1. Estimated ranges attainable when battery fully charged & under ideal driving conditions. Actual range will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to: vehicle model, tire & wheel selections, driving style, accessories used, traffic conditions, outside temperatures, & charging frequency. Ranges of recently released, new model year electric vehicles may not yet be fully certified by EPA. Estimated EV range is based on preliminary BMW AG tests based on EPA’s testing procedure standards. See www.fueleconomy.gov. EPA publishes a blended range average of all wheel size/tire combinations which may differ from the range presented here.