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BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or VW ID.7?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs VW ID.7: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 3 Series Touring is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,318 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 611 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

ID.7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring is markedly faster – reaching 230 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers barely more boot space – 532 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 166 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries slightly more – 520 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Reviews BMW 3 Series Touring

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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,448 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
225 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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