Last updated August 4, 2026
The BMW i7 lineup starts with the Core Model level, sold under the eDrive50 and 50 xDrive names. It emphasizes range, quiet power, and the same high-tech luxury-cabin experience found throughout the lineup. The xDrive60 and 60 xDrive form the all-wheel-drive step-up, adding stronger acceleration and extra poor-weather traction. The M70 is the performance model, with M-tuned power, brakes, suspension control, and more aggressive styling without giving up the i7’s lounge-like character.
The Core Model trim level — eDrive50 and 50 xDrive — is the range-focused entry to the i7, pairing quiet electric power with the lineup’s flagship cabin and technology.
Best for: Luxury EV shoppers who prioritize driving range and comfort over the stronger acceleration or sportier hardware of the higher trims.
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The All-wheel Drive trim level — xDrive60 and 60 xDrive — is the stronger, all-weather version of the standard i7 formula.
Best for: Drivers who want the i7’s luxury-first character with more effortless acceleration and added confidence in poor weather.
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Adds dual-motor all-wheel drive and stronger acceleration over the Core Model while keeping the same comfort- and technology-focused character.
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The Performance trim level — M70 — is the sportiest i7, combining M-tuned speed and handling hardware with a full-size luxury cabin.
Best for: Drivers who want sharper responses and more assertive styling without moving away from the i7’s quiet, lounge-like experience.
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Adds the lineup’s strongest acceleration, M Sport brakes, performance-focused chassis tuning, and a more aggressive exterior over the All-wheel Drive level.
0 in stock| Feature | Core Model | Performance | All-wheel Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | 50 xDrive, eDrive500 in stock | M700 in stock | 60 xDrive, xDrive601 in stock |
| Member trims | eDrive50, 50 xDrive | M70 | xDrive60, 60 xDrive |
| Lineup role | Range-focused entry | M performance model | All-weather step-up |
| Drive and power focus | Member-dependent; eDrive50 uses one rear motor | Dual M electric motors | Dual-motor xDrive AWD |
| Published output | 449 hp | Highest-output M setup | 536 hp |
| Range priority | Longest in lineup | Trades some range for performance | Balances range and added power |
| Brakes and chassis | Luxury-focused setup | M Sport brakes and M-tuned control | Luxury-focused setup |
| Exterior character | Flagship luxury | M Sport details | Flagship luxury |
The main lineup since 2024 has three trims: eDrive50, xDrive60, and M70. The eDrive50 emphasizes range, the xDrive60 adds all-wheel drive and more power, and the M70 adds the strongest performance and sport-focused hardware. The 2023 i7 was xDrive60 only.
The eDrive50 is the range-focused i7 sold from 2024 onward. It has one rear motor, rear-wheel drive, 449 hp, and an estimated 301–314 miles of range while retaining the i7’s flagship cabin technology.
The xDrive60 is the all-wheel-drive middle trim. It uses two motors with 536 hp and has an estimated 296–311 miles of range, blending stronger acceleration and poor-weather traction with the i7’s luxury-first character.
The M70 is the performance-focused i7 sold from 2024 onward. It pairs dual-motor all-wheel drive and 650 hp with sportier suspension control, upgraded brakes, and more aggressive exterior details. It remains a plush flagship rather than a stripped-down sports sedan.
The eDrive50 favors range and simplicity with one 449-hp rear motor. The xDrive60 uses two motors, all-wheel drive, and 536 hp for stronger acceleration and extra traction, while giving up a small amount of estimated range.
The M70 is the sharper, more powerful step above the xDrive60. It raises output from 536 to 650 hp and adds M Sport brakes, performance-focused suspension control, and sportier exterior parts. The xDrive60 has the longer estimated range.
They sit at opposite ends of the recent i7 range. The eDrive50 has rear-wheel drive, 449 hp, and the longest estimated range. The M70 has all-wheel drive, 650 hp, upgraded brakes and suspension control, and the shortest estimated range of the three.
The eDrive50 has the longest published range in the 2024–2026 lineup, at an estimated 301–314 miles. The xDrive60 follows at 296–311 miles, while the performance-focused M70 is rated at 268–285 miles.
The xDrive60 is the balanced pick for poor-weather traction. Its two motors provide all-wheel drive without the M70’s stronger performance focus. The M70 also has all-wheel drive, while the eDrive50 is rear-wheel drive.
The M70 is the performance choice. Its dual electric motors produce 650 hp, and it adds M Sport brakes, performance-focused suspension control, and sportier exterior pieces beyond the xDrive60.
The eDrive50 is the straightforward choice. It keeps the i7’s luxury cabin and major technology while using one rear motor, and it has the longest estimated range in the 2024–2026 three-trim lineup.
Yes. In the recent three-trim lineup, all versions retain the curved dashboard display and panoramic glass roof with LED lighting. The eDrive50 and xDrive60 also list a head-up display, augmented navigation video, and 5.5-inch rear-door touchscreens.
xDrive means all-wheel drive. On the i7 xDrive60, two electric motors power the car and produce 536 hp. The M70 also uses two motors and all-wheel drive even though “xDrive” is not part of its trim name.
The M70 adds M Sport brakes with blue calipers, performance-focused suspension control, and M Sport exterior parts. These changes support its 650-hp dual-motor powertrain and give it a sharper character than the xDrive60.