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BMW i7 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (99,200 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Volvo XC60?

BMW i7 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

BMW i7

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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.

Volvo XC60 is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,200 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,980 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 542 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 visibly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW i7 is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers noticeably more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 391 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, Volvo XC60 is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers very slightly more boot space – 500 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries very slightly more – 550 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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 £99,200
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
99,200 - 157,200 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
101.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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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