2024 BMW 530 vs. 2024 BMW i7 Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW 530

2024 BMW
530

MSRP*: $57,900 to $60,200
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Picture of the 2024 BMW i7

2024 BMW
i7

MSRP*: $105,700 to $168,500
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MPG - City 27 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 449-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 536-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 650-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 449 - 650 hp
Exterior Length 199.2 in 212.2 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 76.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 42.8 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW i7 than the BMW 530, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 530 and the BMW i7 in the front seats.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the BMW 530 is clearly a better financial choice over the BMW i7.

Dimensions
Since the BMW 530 is much slimmer than the BMW i7, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW 530, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW i7.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 530 is significantly less powerful than the BMW i7. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 530 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the BMW i7.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 530 and the BMW i7.