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BMW 7 Series vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 24,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

BMW 7 Series vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 289 km, about 209 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

Townstar Compact Van

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 7 Series is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 555 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 856 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries somewhat more – 775 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly superior 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 £24,200
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km
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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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The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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