Compare the2022 BMW 7 SeriesVS 2021 Genesis G80

The BMW 7 Series has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The G80 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The 7 Series has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The G80 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

An active infrared night vision system optional on the 7 Series helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera and near-infrared lights to detect heat, the system then projects the image on the windshield, near the driver’s line of sight and even aims one of the vehicle’s headlights in the direction of the person or object. The G80 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the 7 Series and the G80 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available all wheel drive.

The 7 Series’ corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the G80’s (12 vs. 7 years).

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the 7 Series has larger alternators than the G80:

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the 7 Series’ reliability 21 points higher than the G80.

The 7 Series has more powerful engines than the G80:

As tested in Motor Trend the 745e 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Genesis G80 turbo V6:

On the EPA test cycle the 7 Series running on electricity gets better mileage than the G80:

On the EPA test cycle the 7 Series running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the G80:

The 745e can drive on battery power alone for up to 17 miles. The G80 must run its internal combustion engine to move.

Regenerative brakes improve the 7 Series’ fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The G80 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The 7 Series’ standard fuel tank has 1.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the G80 3.5T’s standard fuel tank (20.6 vs. 19.3 gallons).

For better stopping power the 750i’s brake rotors are larger than those on the G80:

The 7 Series stops much shorter than the G80:

For better traction, the Alpina B7’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the G80 (F:255/40R20 & R:295/35R20 vs. F:245/45R19 & R:275/40R19).

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the 7 Series can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The G80 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The 7 Series offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The G80 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The front and rear suspension of the 7 Series uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the G80, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The 7 Series offers an available adjustable active suspension system, which counteracts cornering forces actively, limiting body roll and improving handling and stability. Genesis doesn’t offer an active suspension on the G80.

The 7 Series has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 7 Series’ height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The G80 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 7 Series’ wheelbase is 7.9 inches longer than on the G80 (126.4 inches vs. 118.5 inches).

The Alpina B7 handles at .97 G’s, while the G80 pulls only .87 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The 750i xDrive executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the G80 AWD (25.4 seconds @ .75 average G’s vs. 26.2 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

The front grille of the 7 Series uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The G80 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the 7 Series a Large car, while the G80 is rated a Mid-size.

The 7 Series has 10.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the G80 (114 vs. 103.8).

The 7 Series has .9 inches more front shoulder room, .8 inches more rear headroom, 5.7 inches more rear legroom and .6 inches more rear shoulder room than the G80.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the 7 Series’ available rear seats recline. The G80’s rear seats don’t recline.

The 7 Series has a larger trunk than the G80 (14 vs. 13.1 cubic feet).

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that BMW service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks BMW 8th in service department satisfaction (above the industry average). With a 2% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 9th.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the G80, the 7 Series has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, outside mirror angle, climate settings and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The 7 Series’ instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The G80 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 7 Series has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The G80 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the 7 Series’ passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The G80 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The 7 Series has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the car heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the G80.

Both the 7 Series and the G80 offer optional massaging front seats. The 7 Series also offers optional massaging rear seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging rear seats aren’t available in the G80.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the BMW 7 Series has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the G80.

Consumer Reports® recommends the BMW 7 Series, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Genesis G80 isn't recommended.