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BMW i7 vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Renault Express?

BMW i7 vs Renault Express: Key differences

BMW i7

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,217 £.

Express

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 considerably more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 557 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 Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers significantly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 860 Nm more.

i7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is substantially lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 1,299 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 comes out modestly 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.

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
BMW i7
Renault Express

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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BMW i7
Renault Express

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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