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BMW i7 vs GWM ORA 03 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 171 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or GWM ORA 03?

BMW i7 vs GWM ORA 03: Key differences

BMW i7

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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GWM ORA 03

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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

GWM ORA 03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,922 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the GWM ORA 03 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 204 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

ORA 03

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 i7 offers significantly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 488 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers substantially more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 850 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is substantially lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 980 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries markedly more – 535 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is decisively 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.

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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
33,400 - 42,400 £
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
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
228 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
315 - 355 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
171 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
126 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
GWM
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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