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BMW i7 vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Ford Transit Connect?

BMW i7 vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

BMW i7

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Transit Connect

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Connect is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,538 £.

Transit Connect

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW i7 offers substantially more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 537 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers significantly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 780 Nm more.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is clearly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 1,020 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries markedly more – 780 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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