| Model Year | 2023 | 2019 | |
| Model | BMW i7 | BMW i8 | |
| Engine | Electric 536 hp 549 lb-ft |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 110.2 in | 16.4 in |
| Length | 212.2 in | 184.9 in | 27.3 in |
| Width | 76.8 in | 76.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 50.8 in | 10 in |
| Curb Weight | 5917 lb. | 3501 lb. | 2416 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | -11.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.0 in | 56.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.4 in | 6.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 49.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 28.2 in | 15.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 13.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW i7.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW i8.