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BMW 7 Series vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Nissan Primastar Bus?

BMW 7 Series vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Primastar Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,442 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 212 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries noticeably more – 1,002 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series stands well ahead of its rival 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
Nissan Primastar Bus

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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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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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BMW 7 Series
Nissan Primastar Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 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
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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