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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or VW ID.7 Touring?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW ID.7 Touring is a bit cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,081 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 591 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

ID.7 Touring

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 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is moderately lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a narrow overall lead 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 £53,100
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
VW ID.7 Touring

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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