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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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