Compare the2023 Rolls-Royce GhostVS 2023 BMW i7

Both the Ghost and the i7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Ghost comes with a full 4-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The i7’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Rolls-Royce pays for scheduled maintenance on the Ghost for 1 year and -36,000 miles longer than BMW pays for maintenance for the i7 (4/unlimited vs. 3/36,000).

The Ghost’s standard 6.6 turbo V12 produces 27 more horsepower (563 vs. 536) and 78 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. 549) than the i7’s electric motors. The Ghost Black Badge’s standard 6.6 turbo V12 produces 55 more horsepower (591 vs. 536) and 115 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 549) than the i7’s electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the Rolls-Royce Ghost (base engine) is faster than the BMW i7:

For better stopping power the Ghost’s brake rotors are larger than those on the i7:

The Ghost stops shorter than the i7:

For better traction, the Ghost has larger tires than the i7 (F:255/40R21 & R:285/35R21 vs. 245/50R19).

The Ghost’s 255/40R21 front and 285/35R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series front and 35 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the i7’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ghost has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the i7.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Ghost can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The i7 doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ghost’s wheelbase is 3.1 inches longer than on the i7 (129.7 inches vs. 126.6 inches). The Ghost Extended’s wheelbase is 9.4 inches longer than on the i7 (136 inches vs. 126.6 inches).

The Rolls-Royce Ghost may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 450 pounds less than the BMW i7.

The Ghost Extended has 8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the i7 (120 vs. 112).

The Ghost has .8 inches more front headroom, .5 inches more front legroom and .4 inches more rear headroom than the i7.

The Ghost has a much larger trunk than the i7 (17.3 vs. 11.4 cubic feet).

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Ghost to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The i7 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Ghost has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The i7 doesn’t offer headlight washers.