![]() Agile real time traffic rerouting was only an example of Google scoring 1:0 against BMW’s delaying nav updates during high traffic.ĭoes it mean that pre-iDrive 7.0 BMW maps aren’t as good and as intuitive as Google Maps? We wouldn’t be so quick to judge that. You could say it exceeded Google’s abilities to make your road trips and parking easier, which was not the case with earlier versions. IDrive 7.0 has undoubtedly uncovered huge potential in the BMW iDrive navigation system with regards to phone integration, remote map control or machine learning based forecasts making up for its once greatest shortcomings. Warning for adverse road conditions or accidentsĬharging support including route planning and display of charging infoĪvailable via USB update or over-the-air map update Featuresįorecasting traffic information based on machine learningĭestination suggestions based on learned routes There are many factors making a great nav, so which one is objectively better? The decision’s on you as we’ll discuss the pros and cons of both original BMW maps and Apple CarPlay Google Maps.īMW maps came a long way since their first 2D DVD release for E-Series BMWs, so to make this comparison fair, this overview will refer to one of its latest 2019+ versions.Īfter years of improvement BMW maps now offer plenty of features including Advanced Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), thousands of new points of interest added annually, spot on integration with BMW head up display, cloud-based dynamic route calculation, USB or over-the-air updates and much more.īut how much of this is BMW exclusive and how much do you get with simply connecting your iPhone to the iDrive? Here’s a brief overview. ![]() ![]() While streaming Apple CarPlay’s Google Maps from the iPhone is for many the most convenient choice, faithful fans of the BMW navigation could argue the OEM nav beats it hands down in terms of car integration possibilities.
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