BMW i7 vs Genesis G80
The Genesis G80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 97 mpg combined versus 92 mpg for the BMW i7, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Genesis G80 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | BMW i7 | Genesis G80 |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 92 mpg | 97 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 91 mpg | 105 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 95 mpg ✓ | 93 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $800 | $750 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | 345 g/mi |
| Engines offered | Not available | SIDI & PFI, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity | Premium, Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2023–2027 | 2017–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 34 | 43 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
i7 vs G80: common questions
Which is better on gas, the BMW i7 or the Genesis G80?
The Genesis G80 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 97 mpg combined versus 92 mpg for the BMW i7, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $50 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Genesis G80 runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $800 for the BMW i7 — a difference of roughly $50 per year.
What engines do the i7 and G80 offer?
BMW i7: no engine data on record. Genesis G80: SIDI & PFI, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW i7 and the Genesis G80 as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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