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BMW i7 vs Lexus ES

2026 BMW i7 vs 2026 Lexus ES — two rivals compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

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2026 BMW i7

Large CarsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS2 – 2Tie: 2 categories each
Lexus ES

2026 Lexus ES

Midsize CarsAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

That works out to about $250 a year less in fuel for the Lexus ES (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The BMW i7 is the bigger car, about 10 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the BMW i7 has had fewer recall campaigns (15 vs 17).

The two cars

The 2026 BMW i7 is a large car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 212 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 127-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 6,343 lb (M70 Xdrive 4dr Sedan).

The 2026 Lexus ES is a midsize car offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 202 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,641 lb (350e 4dr Sedan).

Buying used? The 2024 i7 and the 2022 ES have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2019 ES.

Basics

Large Cars
Class
Midsize Cars
EV
Fuel
EV, Hybrid
EV
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

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Best combined MPG
46 MPG
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City / highway MPG (best)
48 city
314 mi
EV range
307 mi
$850
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$600

Performance & space

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Horsepower (most powerful)
186 hp
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Seats (most)
5
212.2 in
Length
202.4 in
76.8 in
Width
75.6 in
60.6 in
Height
61.4 in
6,244 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,266 lb

Safety & reliability

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Driver-assist features standard
12
0
Recalls (2026)
0
15
Recalls, all years since 2005
17
2
Owner complaints (latest year)
1

Interest

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Wikipedia views, 30 days
18,660

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2022
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Year to avoid
2019

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the BMW i7 if…

  • You want more room (10 in longer)

Choose the Lexus ES if…

  • You want something easier to park (10 in shorter)

Pros & cons of each

2026 BMW i7

  • Long EV rangeUp to 314 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • AWD / 4WD available

2026 Lexus ES

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 46 MPG combined — 47% better than the average 2026 midsize car (31.2 MPG).
  • Long EV rangeUp to 307 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Modest powerUp to 186 hp, versus about 362 hp for similar 2026 models.

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