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BMW i7 M70 xDrive vs Performance EV Sedan Rivals: Specifications Compared


It arrives as an alternative to the likes of the Mercedes AMG EQS 53 and Audi RS e-tron GT

BMW has just launched the i7 M70 xDrive as the performance variant of its flagship luxury electric sedan. The i7 M70 has a few cosmetic changes in its exterior and interior design, and packs a more powerful electric motor. Here, we’ll see how this new sporty electric sedan fares against the two other sporty EVs offered in India: the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 and the Audi RS e-Tron GT.

Size

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Dimensions

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Length

5391mm

5223mm

4989mm

Width

2192mm

2125mm

1964mm (Without ORVMs)

Height

1544mm

1518mm

1418mm

Wheelbase

3215mm

3210mm

2903mm

Also See: Watch: Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 Can Deliver 500km of Range, But You Can’t Buy It

The BMW i7 M70 is the largest of the three electric sedans, with the Mercedes AMG EQS 53 not far behind in terms of size. However, there is a noticeable difference in length, with the Audi RS e-Tron GT being a lot smaller than the other two luxury offerings.

Audi RS e-Tron GT

In terms of design, the BMW EV has a more rectangular shape with straight lines and flat panels, while the AMG EQS 53 has a more curvy design for better aerodynamics. The RS e-Tron GT, on the other hand, carries a more traditional sports coupe-like design. This also translates to a more spacious rear passenger area in the BMW and Mercedes EVs compared to the Audi alternative listed here.

Powertrain

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53

Parameters

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Battery Pack

101.7kWh

107.8kWh

93.4kWh

Motor

Dual Motor

Dual Motor

Dual Motor

Power

650PS

761PS

645PS

Torque

1015Nm

1020Nm

830Nm

Claimed Range

560km 

Up to 580km

Up to 481km

0-100kmph

3.7 seconds

3.4 seconds

3.3 seconds

All three cars come with a dual motor all-whell-drive setup and big battery packs. The BMW and Mercedes-Benz EVs have similarly sized battery packs and similar claimed ranges. The AMG EQS 53 is not only the most powerful out of the three, but also has the highest range, though the RS e-Tron is the quickest to reach 100kmph, despite having a less powerful motor.

Features

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 Cabin

Parameters

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Exterior

  • AMG body styling

  • Digital lights

  • AMG spoiler lip

  • 21-inch alloy wheels

  • Red brake calipers

  • Panoramic sunroof

  • Black Audi logo

  • Carbon fibre roof

  • 20-inch alloy wheels

  • Panoramic glass roof

Interior

  • Avantgarde package interior

  • Nappa leather steering wheel

  • AMG steering wheel buttons

  • AMG illuminated door sills

Infotainment

  • 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system

  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display

  • 31.3-inch 8K screen for rear passengers

  • 35-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system

  • 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system

  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display

  • 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system

Comfort & Convenience

  • Auto closing doors

  • 4-zone climate control

  • Dual 5.5-inch touch displays for rear doors

  • Heated & ventilated front seats with massage function

  • Heated & ventilated rear outer seats with massage function

  • Front and rear wireless phone charging

  • 4-zone climate control

  • Heated & ventilated front seats with massage function

  • Heated & ventilated rear outer seats

Safety

  • 9 airbags

  • Parking assist

  • Lane departure assist

  • Steering assist

  • Adaptive highbeam assist

  • 9-airbags

  • Parking assist

  • 360-degree camera

  • Lane departure warning

Also Read: Audi S5 Sportback Gets Platinum Edition, Priced At Rs 81.57 Lakh

In terms of features, the BMW i7 M70 offers more technology compared to its competition. While the AMG EQS does have a bigger touchscreen (the entire dashboard essentially) on offer, the BMW EV provides a better rear seat experience. When it comes to safety, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 takes the lead with more airbags and better driver assist technology.

Price

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Rs 2.50 crore

Rs 2.45 crore

Rs 1.94 crore

The BMW i7 M70 xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 are similarly priced and offer similar features. If you’re looking for a luxury EV that can offer technology, comfort, and performance in one package, both of them can be considered, but the BMW has the advantage in terms of the rear seat experience. On the other hand, the Audi RS e-Tron GT has a lower price compared to the other two, making it more accessible, although it lacks some of the luxury equipment, space, and range.

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BMW i7 M70 xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 vs Audi RS e-Tron GT: Specifications Compared

The recently launched BMW i7 M70 xDrive features the same battery pack as its regular version, but gets more power and torque

BMW has just launched the i7 M70 xDrive as the M Sport version of its luxury electric sedan. The i7 M70 has few cosmetic changes in its exterior and interior design and packs a more powerful electric motor. Here, we’ll see how this new sporty electric sedan fares against the two other sporty EVs: the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 and the Audi RS e-Tron GT.

Size

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Dimensions

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Length

5,391mm

5,223mm

4,989mm

Width

2,192mm

2,125mm

1,964mm (Without ORVMs)

Height

1,544mm

1,518mm

1,418mm

Wheelbase

3,215mm

3,210mm

2,903mm

Also See: Watch: Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 Can Deliver 500km of Range, But You Can’t Buy It

The biggest of the 3 electric sedans is the BMW i7 M70, but the AMG EQS 53 is not far behind. There is a noticeable difference in the length of both cars, but the rest of the dimensions are not so different. The Audi RS e-Tron GT on the other hand is a lot smaller than the two.

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Talking about the design, the BMW EV has a more rectangular shape with straight lines and flat panels, the AMG EQS 53 is more curvy in shape which results in its better aerodynamics, and the RS e-Tron GT carries a more traditional sport car design language.

Powertrain

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53

Parameters

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Battery Pack

101.7kWh

107.8kWh

93.4kWh

Motor

Dual Motor

Dual Motor

Dual Motor

Power

650PS

761PS

645PS

Torque

1015Nm

1020Nm

830Nm

Claimed Range

560km 

Up to 580km

Up to 481km

0-100kmph

3.7 seconds

3.4 seconds

3.3 seconds

All three cars come with a dual motor setup and big battery packs. The BMW and Mercedes-Benz EVs get similarly sized battery packs and similar claimed ranges. Out of all three, the AMG EQS 53 is the most powerful and has the highest range, but the RS e-Tron is the quickest to 100kmph, even with a less powerful motor.

Features

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 Cabin

Parameters

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Exterior

  • AMG body styling

  • Digital lights

  • AMG spoiler lip

  • 21-inch alloy wheels

  • Red brake calipers

  • Panoramic sunroof

  • Black Audi logo

  • Carbon fiber roof

  • 20-inch alloy wheels

  • Panoramic glass roof

Interior

  • Avantgarde package interior

  • Nappa leather steering wheel

  • AMG steering wheel buttons

  • AMG illuminated door sills

Infotainment

  • 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system

  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display

  • 31.3-inch 8K screen for rear passengers

  • 35 speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system

  • 56-inch MBUX hyperscreen

  • Heads-up display

  • Burmester sound system

  • 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system

  • 12.3-inch digital driver’s display

  • 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system

Comfort & Convenience

  • Auto closing doors

  • 4-zone climate control

  • 2 5.5-inch touch displays for rear doors

  • Heated & ventilated front seats with massage function

  • Heated & ventilated rear outer seats with massage function

  • Front and rear wireless phone charging

  • 4-zone climate control

  • Heated & ventilated front seats with massage function

  • Heated & ventilated rear outer seats

Safety

  • 9 airbags

  • Parking assist

  • Lane departure assist

  • Steering assist

  • Adaptive highbeam assist

  • 9-airbags

  • Parking assist

  • 360-degree camera

  • Lane departure warning

Also Read: Audi S5 Sportback Gets Platinum Edition, Priced At Rs 81.57 Lakh

In terms of features, the BMW i7 M70 is clearly ahead of its competition. While the AMG EQS does have a bigger touchscreen on offer, the BMW EV offers a better rear seat experience. When it comes to safety, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 takes the lead with more airbags and better driver assistant tech.

Price

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

BMW i7 M70 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 

Audi RS e-Tron GT

Rs 2.50 crore

Rs 2.45 crore

Rs 1.94 crore

The BMW i7 M70 xDrive and the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 are both similarly priced and offer similar features. The Audi Rs e-Tron GT on the other hand, has a big price difference from the two, and is comparatively more accessible.

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BMW i7 M70 xDrive Launched In India! The First All-electric M Car Arrives Along With Its The M-Sport Diesel Version

 The BMW i7 M70 xDrive is a very built-up unit (CBU), whereas the 740d M Sport is assembled domestically

  • The BMW 70xDrive is priced at Rs 2.50 crore, and it’s Rs 47 lakh costlier than the common xDrive 60 variant.

  • The 740d M Sport however is priced at Rs 1.81 crore. It prices Rs 3 lakh greater than its petrol counterpart.

  • Both ICE and electrical variations have the identical design language.

  • Inside, each get a 31.3-inch 8K touchscreen show for rear passenger,  a curved show setup (a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s show). 

The first all-electric M automotive from BMW, the i7 M70xDrive, has arrived on our shores and can be bought in India as a very built-up unit (CBU). Additionally, the German automaker has launched the diesel variant of the 7 Series, the 740d M Sport. Unlike its electrical counterpart, the diesel model of the BMW 7 sequence is offered as a very knocked down unit (CKD). Before delving into the specifics of what these fashions have to supply, let’s check out their respective costs.

BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Rs 1.78 Crore

740d M Sport (New)

Rs 1.81 Crore

BMW i7

i7 XDrive 60

Rs 2.03 Crore

M70 xDrive (New)

Rs 2.50 Crore

As you possibly can see within the desk, the diesel variant of the BMW 7 Series is Rs 3 lakh costlier than its already-on-sale petrol variant. However, with regards to the all-electric i7, prospects must pay a whopping Rs 47 lakh extra for the all-electric M70xDrive over its common xDrive60 variant.

How Do They Look?

The BMW 7 Series 740d M Sport seems to be the identical as its petrol counterpart. From the entrance, the 7 Series seems to be imposing with its giant illuminated kidney grille and break up headlight setup. Both the petrol and diesel variations of the 7 Series function aerodynamically designed 20-inch alloy wheels. They additionally sport M Sport badges on the edges. At the rear, the LED taillamps look smooth, and there is a chunky rear bumper as nicely.

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Talking in regards to the M70 xDrive, it continues with the identical design language as its ICE model, however will get M-specific highlights, blacked-out kidney grille on the entrance, M facet skirts, M logos on the edges, and a much bigger 21-inch alloy which has been designed aerodynamically. 

Interior Highlights

2023 BMW 7 Series dashboard

Inside, each the ICE and electrical variations of the 7 Series share the identical dashboard design. However, the all-electric M70 xDrive additionally provides carbon fiber trims with the choice of black or gray M Merino leather-based upholstery. Both the 740d M Sport and M70 xDrive function M-specific highlights, resembling M door sills and a 3-spoke M Walknappa leather-based steering wheel with an M badge.

Also See: BMW iX1 Launched, Electric SUV Priced At Rs 66.90 Lakh

2023 BMW 7 Series and i7 rear screen

In phrases of options, each ICE and electrical variations of the BMW 7 sequence include a 31.3-inch 8K touchscreen show for rear passenger,  a curved show setup (a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s show). The infotainment system runs on BMW’s Operating system 8. Other options embody powered entrance and rear seats with therapeutic massage operate, and ambient lighting.

The ICE model of the BMW 7 sequence features a 1965W 36-speaker sound system, whereas the electrical M70 will get a 35-speaker sound system with the identical output. 

The security on each ICE and electrical 7 sequence is taken care of by 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, dynamic stability management, cornering brake management, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS),and superior driver help system (ADAS) options like lane change warning, blind spot help, and rear crossing visitors warning. 

Additionally the electrical model of the sedan additionally will get computerized emergency braking and adaptive cruise management.

Powertrains

2023 BMW 7 Series engine

The BMW 7 Series now will get a number of powertrain choices, together with one petrol, one diesel and two electrics. Their specs have been detailed within the desk beneath.

BMW 7 Series

Engine

3-litre inline 6 Cyl Turbo Petrol

3-litre inline 6 Cyl Diesel

Power

381PS

286PS

Torque

520Nm

650Nm

Transmission

8-speed computerized

8-speed computerized

Acceleration 0-100kmph

5.4 seconds

6 seconds

Both petrol and diesel engines on the BMW 7 sequence are mated to a 48V electrical motor which produces an extra 18PS and 200Nm.

BMW i7

Model

xDrive60

M70 xDrive

Battery

101.7kWh

101.7kWh

Power

544PS

650PS

Torque

745Nm

1,015Nm

Range (WLTP claimed)

Up to 625km

560km

Acceleration 0-100kmph

4.7 seconds

3.7 seconds

The BMW i7’s M70 variant provides extra energy and torque, leading to quicker acceleration. However, this comes on the expense of driving vary. 

Both ICE and electrical sedans include an adaptive air suspension system which robotically adjusts the experience peak primarily based on the kind of terrain. It ensures higher dealing with and a snug experience.

Rivals

The BMW 7 sequence takes on the Mercedes-Benz S Class and Audi A8L, whereas the i7 takes on the Mercedes-Benz EQS. The M70 xDrive variant of the i7 rivals the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53.

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2024 BMW X2 M35i Teaser Unveils Design Details Ahead of October 11 Debut

The BMW X2 M35i xDrive is set to make its debut on October 11, and the German automaker has released a 19-second teaser trailer in anticipation.

The teaser clip provides a glimpse of the X2 M35i’s design features. It showcases the illuminated edge of the grille, adorned with an M badge on the right side. The BMW emblem is placed in an indented section of the hood, flanked by two raised areas. The side mirrors sport a sharp shape and have black covers, giving them a sporty look.

The wheels of the X2 M35i boast a complex shape with multiple facets, a black finish, and machined sections around the rim. The teaser also reveals drilled brake discs and M-branded rotors behind the wheels.

At the rear, the X2 M35i is fitted with a spoiler underneath the back window. The spoiler features raised sections on each side and a flat middle section. The lower part of the bumper showcases a boxy fascia above the quad exhaust pipes, with two on each side.

A previous teaser for the new X2 showed the car appearing in the virtual city of Hypnopolis, accessible in the popular game Fortnite. The custom map in the game includes the iconic BMW “Four Cylinder” building and the automaker’s museum.

The teaser site for the X2 M35i confirms that the vehicle will generate 296 horsepower (221 kilowatts) and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in just 5.4 seconds. These specifications are intriguing considering the X1 M35i xDrive, which premiered in June 2023, is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 312 hp and 295 lb-ft, enabling it to reach 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Typically, we would expect these models to be mechanically identical.

The X1 M35i is equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and all-wheel drive. It also features an adjustable M suspension as a standard option. It is likely that some of these features will carry over to the X2 variant.

The X1 M35i incorporates the new BMW iDrive 9 infotainment system, and it is expected that the X2 variant will also come equipped with this advanced technology. The X2 will be available with M sport seats and an anthracite-colored headliner, adding to its sporty appeal.

The 2024 X1 M35i xDrive is set to arrive at dealerships in the United States in October 2023, with prices starting at $50,895 after the destination fee. The details gleaned from the X2’s unveiling may provide insight into the availability and pricing of the sleeker X2 model in the US.

Motorsport

2024 BMW X1 M35i xDrive: Powerful and Aggressive

The 2024 X1 M35i xDrive by BMW is the latest version of their entry-level SUV, boasting a powerful 2.0-liter engine. With its aggressive look and hardware upgrades, this SUV delivers exceptional performance on the road. Excitingly, it will also be the first BMW product to feature the new iDrive 9 infotainment system, set to go on sale in the United States in October of this year.

Built on the reports from last summer, the new X1 M35i xDrive does indeed come with a more robust version of BMW’s 2.0-liter engine. Upgrades such as a reinforced crankshaft, an optimized oil supply system, and main bearing shells and caps borrowed from BMW’s six-cylinder engines contribute to the increased power output. The improved engine now produces an impressive 312 horsepower between 5,750 and 6,500 rpm, with a peak torque of 295 pound-feet available from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm. This represents a significant boost compared to the base model’s 241 horsepower.