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BMW i7 vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Toyota Proace Transporter?

BMW i7 vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

BMW i7

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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.

Toyota Proace Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,707 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is clearly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 275 km more than the Toyota Proace Transporter.

Proace Transporter

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 clearly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 509 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 Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers substantially more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 730 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: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,656 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 939 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries clearly more – 1,323 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 788 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is clearly superior overall 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
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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
Toyota Proace Transporter

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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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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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BMW i7
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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