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BMW 7 Series vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or VW ID.5?

BMW 7 Series vs VW ID.5: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,606 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 491 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

ID.5

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 significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 255 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, VW ID.5 is barely lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries moderately more – 665 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
BMW 7 Series
VW ID.5

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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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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BMW 7 Series
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

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
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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