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BMW 7 Series vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or VW Transporter Transporter?

BMW 7 Series vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,256 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 251 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

Transporter Transporter

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 considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

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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 Transporter Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 594 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is slightly ahead 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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BMW 7 Series
VW Transporter Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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