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BMW i7 vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Nissan Primastar Bus?

BMW i7 vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

BMW i7

  • considerably more power
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly 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.

Nissan Primastar Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,013 £.

Primastar Bus

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 considerably more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers clearly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

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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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Bus is markedly lighter – 2,043 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 552 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries considerably more – 1,002 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 467 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 stands well ahead of its rival 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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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 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
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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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