2026 head-to-head · Large Car
2026 BMW i7 vs Genesis G80
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 BMW i7 is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,031 a year to fuel (88 MPGe), versus $2,576 for the 2026 Genesis G80 (23 MPG). That's roughly $1,545 a year, or about $7,723 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW i7
- Genesis G80
Side by side
| BMW i7 | Genesis G80 | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,031 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,576 |
| 88 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 85 MPGe | City | 20 MPG |
| 93 MPGe | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 38.2 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 314 mi | Driving range | — |
| 109 cu ft | Passenger volume | 107 cu ft |
| 14 cu ft | Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 382 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| 10 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Gas |
| Electricity | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| Electric motor (335 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW i7 vs Genesis G80 across model years
- BMW i7
- Genesis G80
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Genesis G80 has more cargo space (15 vs. 14 cu ft).
Among 24 2026 large cars, the BMW i7 ranks 7th and the Genesis G80 16th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the BMW i7 is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Genesis G80; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 BMW i7 or the 2026 Genesis G80?
Measured by cost to drive, the BMW i7. The BMW i7 is rated 88 MPGe combined and the Genesis G80 23 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 BMW i7 vs. the Genesis G80 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $1,031 for the BMW i7 and $2,576 for the Genesis G80.
Which has more cargo space?
The Genesis G80, with 15 cu ft of luggage volume versus 14 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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