BMW X7 vs Rivian R1S (2026)
R1S:
$10,165 less
- X7
- 1.0 in more rear legroom
- R1S
- 33.9 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- R1S
- $1,404 a year less on energy
- R1S
- 212 lb-ft more torque
- Measures won
- R1S 9 of 13
- X7 1, tied 3
X7 xDrive40i AWD vs R1S Dual Standard AWD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differmodel-level or estimate
| Measure | X7 | R1S | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $89,050 | $78,885 | R1S |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 533 hp | R1S |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft | R1S |
| MPG or MPGe | 23 mpg | 85 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $2,270 | $866 | R1S |
| EV range | Not listed | 258 mi | Not listed |
| Cargo, max | 90.4 cu ft | 104.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.8 cu ft | 46.7 cu ft | R1S |
| Rear legroom | 37.6 in | 36.6 in | X7 |
| Front legroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | R1S |
| Length | 203.6 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 79.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,452 lb to 6,089 lb | Not listed | Not listed |
| Towing | 7,500 lb | 7,700 lb | R1S |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s tested | 4.5 s tested | R1S |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X7 xDrive40i AWD $89,050 | R1S Adventure Performance Dual Motor AWD $90,885 | $1,835 |
| R1S Dual Standard AWD $78,885 | X7 xDrive40i AWD $89,050 | $10,165 |
Cost to run
R1S costs $18,589 less over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | X7 | R1S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $89,050 | $78,885 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,270 | $866 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,617 | $5,193 |
| Total, 6 years | $102,667 | $84,078 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: R1S wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | R1S | 11% |
| MPG | R1S | 62% |
| Power | R1S | 30% |
| Space | R1S | 14% |
| Towing | R1S | 3% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ