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BMW 7 Series vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Ford Transit Connect?

BMW 7 Series vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

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.

Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,967 £.

Transit Connect

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 449 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is substantially lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 680 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries moderately more – 780 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series holds a decisive 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
BMW 7 Series
Ford Transit Connect

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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BMW 7 Series
Ford Transit Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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