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BMW 5 Series Touring vs VW ID.7 Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 47100 £ ) 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

VW ID.7 Touring

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

5 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.

VW ID.7 Touring has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5481 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring performs convincingly better – achieving 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 has a convincingly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls noticeable stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 321 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2191 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers hardly perceptible more room – 605 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring performs slight better – up to 1714 L, which is about 14 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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

Who wins the race?

The VW ID.7 Touring proves to be won narrowly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.7 Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 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

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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
52500 - 125500 £
Price
47100 - 54900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
2191 - 2336 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4961 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1549 - 1551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1714 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
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 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
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.