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BMW 7 Series vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

BMW 7 Series vs Ford Transit Custom Transporter: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

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.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,097 £.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

7 Series

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.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is far ahead overall 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 286 HP
BMW 7 Series
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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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 Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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BMW 7 Series
Ford Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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