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BMW i4 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (49,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i4 or VW ID.7 Touring?

BMW i4 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

BMW i4

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.7 Touring is marginally cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the BMW i4 costs 49,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,310 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is marginally more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the BMW i4. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 76 km more than the BMW i4.

ID.7 Touring

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 i4 offers considerably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i4 delivers somewhat more torque with 795 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 116 Nm more.

i4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i4 is marginally lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i4 carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 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 £49,400
i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
445 - 480 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW i4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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