The 2025 BMW i7 M70 xDrive is the flagship of the electric 7 Series, an M Performance interpretation of BMW's largest luxury sedan on the CLAR-derived platform. A 190-kW front motor and 360-kW rear motor combine for up to 485 kW (650 hp) and 1,100 N⋅m (811 lb-ft) under Launch Control, drawing on a 105.7-kWh (101.7 usable) battery for a BMW-claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Car and Driver instrumented an M70 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds despite a 6,067-lb curb weight, and the EPA rates the 20-inch car at 268 miles of range and 75 MPGe combined. It pairs near-supercar straight-line thrust with the chauffeur-grade silence, rear Executive Lounge seating and Theatre Screen of the standard i7.
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A. Acceleration
0–100 km/h3.70 sManufacturer claimBMW+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Press release · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Body copy - 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds
BMW global PressClub exact 0-100 km/h claim for the i7 M70 xDrive; marked medium because the seed variant is US-market and the citation is global-market press material.
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0–100 mph9.60 sIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver instrumented 0-100 mph for the i7 M70.
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0–60 mphiMethodology noteRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers.4.10 sIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver instrumented 0-60 mph for the i7 M70 (1-ft rollout omitted). Test car: 6,067-lb sedan on 21-inch Pirelli P Zero PZ4 summer tires, $120,295 base.
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Quarter-mile elapsed time12.50 sIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 12.5 s; stored canonically.
Database entry · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Power output list / Petrol mild hybrid table – 740i (280 kW; 375 hp; 381 PS)
Dual-motor electric drivetrain (front + rear motor), no internal-combustion layout.
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Induction typeElectricIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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F. Performance
Lateral accelerationiMethodology noteSkidpad radius and surface affect results.0.93 gIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Trunk volume 18 ft³ per the Car and Driver i7 M70 test sheet (i7 has no front trunk; rear seats are fixed).
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Seats5Independent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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H. Pricing
Base price (as tested market)iMethodology noteDemo prices only; not live FX.120295 $Independent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Base MSRP from the Car and Driver i7 M70 test sheet ($120,295 base / $156,595 as tested). The i7 M70 is the top of the i7 MSRP range C/D quotes ($107,250–$170,050 across the i7 line).
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9. Tires & Wheels
Front tire size255/40R-21 102YIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver measured curb weight for the i7 M70 test car (6,067 lb, about 2,752 kg) on 21-inch wheels – within the Wikipedia i7 range of 2,595–2,770 kg.
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Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Usable battery capacity 101.7 kWh. Confirmed on the Car and Driver i7 M70 test sheet ('Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 101.7 kWh') and matches the Wikipedia G70 table.
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Energy consumption28.0 kWh/100kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 28 kWh/100km; stored canonically.
Government record · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · 45 kWh/100 miles
EPA combined consumption for the 2025 i7 M70 xDrive with 20-inch wheels is 45 kWh/100 miles, which converts to 28.0 kWh/100 km (45 / 1.609). EPA also prints 75 MPGe combined (72 city / 79 highway).
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EPA range431 kmHomologationUS EPA+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 268 mi; stored canonically.
Database entry · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Power output list / Petrol mild hybrid table – 740i (280 kW; 375 hp; 381 PS)
Combined maximum system output 485 kW (650 hp) with Launch Control / boost (610 hp sustained). EPA lists the hardware as a 190 kW front + 360 kW EESM rear motor. Figure attributed to BMW, read via the G70 Wikipedia specifications table and cross-checked against the Car and Driver i7 overview prose ('up to 650 horsepower').
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Peak torque1100 N·mIndependent testWikipedia+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 811 lb-ft; stored canonically.
Database entry · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Power output list / Petrol mild hybrid table – 740i (280 kW; 375 hp; 381 PS)
Combined maximum system torque 1,100 N⋅m (811 lb-ft) with Launch Control. Figure attributed to BMW, read via the G70 Wikipedia specifications table and cross-checked against the Car and Driver i7 overview prose ('811 pound-feet of torque').
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Transmission typeSingle-speedIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Single-speed direct-drive reduction gear at each axle. Car and Driver lists 'Transmissions: direct-drive'; EPA codes it Automatic (A1); Wikipedia lists Single-speed (i7).
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Methodology noteCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ.
176.1 kW/t
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Originally reported as 176.131766 kW/t; stored canonically.
Calculated from Peak power · Curb weight.
Top speed241 km/hIndependent testCar and Driver+–Show full source detail and alternate values
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Originally reported as 150 mph; stored canonically.
Instrumented road test · Accessed 22 Jun 2026 · Powertrain – Motor (current-excited synchronous AC) (via Wayback snapshot)
Car and Driver measured governor-limited top speed for the i7 M70 (150 mph). Wikipedia lists the i7 top speed as 250 km/h (155 mph) electronically limited.
