BMW i7 vs Toyota Mirai: Specs Compared

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The BMW i7 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 92 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 18 mpg advantage.

Across 3 measured categories, the BMW i7 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2023–2027

BMW i7

Large Cars · 34 configurations

92mpg combined (best)
All BMW i7 specs

2016–2026

Toyota Mirai

Compact Cars · 17 configurations

74mpg combined (best)
All Toyota Mirai specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricBMW i7Toyota Mirai
Best combined MPG92 mpg ✓74 mpg
Best city MPG91 mpg ✓76 mpg
Best highway MPG95 mpg ✓71 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$800Not available
Lowest CO2 outputNot availableNot available
Engines offeredNot availablePEFC
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricityHydrogen
EPA classLarge CarsCompact Cars
Years covered2023–20272016–2026
Configurations on record3417

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

BMW i7 vs Toyota Mirai dimensions and size

The BMW i7 is 16.5 inches longer than the Toyota Mirai on a wheelbase 11.8 inches longer, and 2,087.8 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.

BMW i7 versus Toyota Mirai exterior dimensions
DimensionBMW i7 (2026)Toyota Mirai (2026)Difference
Length212.2 in195.7 in16.5 in
Width (excl. mirrors)76.8 in74 in2.8 in
Height60.6 in57.9 in2.8 in
Wheelbase126.8 in115 in11.8 in
Curb weight6,343 lbs4,255 lbs2,088 lbs

Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.

BMW i7 vs Toyota Mirai: what the numbers mean

City and highway economy: the BMW i7 leads in both cycles — 91 mpg city and 95 mpg highway against 76 and 71 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.

Powertrain choice: the BMW i7 is recorded with no distinct engine configurations, the Toyota Mirai with 1 (PEFC). Across 34 recorded BMW i7 configurations and 17 for the Toyota Mirai, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.

Drivetrain and class: the BMW i7 is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, the Toyota Mirai with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Large Cars and Compact Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.

i7 vs Mirai: common questions

Which is better on gas, the BMW i7 or the Toyota Mirai?

The BMW i7 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 92 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 18 mpg advantage.

What engines do the i7 and Mirai offer?

BMW i7: no engine data on record. Toyota Mirai: PEFC.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the BMW i7 as Large Cars and the Toyota Mirai as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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