BMW i7 vs Rolls-Royce Ghost

The BMW i7 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 92 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 77 mpg advantage and costs about $4,250 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the BMW i7 leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2023–2027

BMW i7

Large Cars · 34 configurations

92mpg combined (best)
All BMW i7 specs

2015–2027

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Large Cars · 33 configurations

15mpg combined (best)
All Rolls-Royce Ghost specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricBMW i7Rolls-Royce Ghost
Best combined MPG92 mpg15 mpg
Best city MPG91 mpg13 mpg
Best highway MPG95 mpg21 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$800$5,050
Lowest CO2 outputNot available580 g/mi
Engines offeredNot availableSIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1)Automatic (S8)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricityPremium
EPA classLarge CarsLarge Cars
Years covered2023–20272015–2027
Configurations on record3433

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

i7 vs Ghost: common questions

Which is better on gas, the BMW i7 or the Rolls-Royce Ghost?

The BMW i7 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 92 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 77 mpg advantage and costs about $4,250 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW i7 runs about $800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,050 for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — a difference of roughly $4,250 per year.

What engines do the i7 and Ghost offer?

BMW i7: no engine data on record. Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW i7 and the Rolls-Royce Ghost as Large Cars, so they compete directly.

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