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BMW i7 vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Nissan Townstar?

BMW i7 vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

BMW i7

  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Nissan Townstar is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,497 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 359 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Townstar

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 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers significantly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 855 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 Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is clearly lighter – 2,041 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries marginally more – 594 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 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.

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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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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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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
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
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,041 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
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
594 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
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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