BMW 7 Series vs Porsche Taycan (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,700
- 7 Series: 4.8 cu ft more cargo, 1 more seat.
- Taycan: $615 a year less on energy, 27 hp more.
- 7 Series wins 4 of 9 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | 7 Series | Taycan | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,850 | $102,550 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 402 hp | Taycan |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft to 398 lb-ft | 254 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 28 mpg | 91 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,371 | $756 | Taycan |
| EV range | N/A | 274 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 19.1 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 7 Series |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.1 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft | 7 Series |
| Rear legroom | 43.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 212.2 in | 195.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.8 in | 77.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,720 lb to 5,741 lb | 4,630 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | 7 Series |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 4.6 in | 7 Series |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | 4.5 s tested | Taycan |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Series 740i RWD $99,300 | Taycan RWD $105,800 | $6,500 |
| Taycan RWD $105,800 | 7 Series 740i xDrive AWD $102,300 | $3,500 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 7 Series | Taycan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,850 | $102,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $756 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $4,538 |
| Total, 6 years | $109,079 | $107,088 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Taycan wins.
7 Series wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Taycan | 45% |
| Power | Taycan | 7% |
| Space | 7 Series | 25% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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