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BMW i5 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or VW ID.7 Touring?

BMW i5 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

BMW i5

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 ID.7 Touring is noticeably cheaper – starting at 47,100 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,710 £.

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 i5. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers marginally more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 62 km more than the BMW i5.

ID.7 Touring

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 i5 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 i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

i5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.7 Touring is very slightly lighter – 2,191 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is far ahead 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.

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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
525 - 545 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
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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