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BMW i7 vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or VW ID.5?

BMW i7 vs VW ID.5: Key differences

BMW i7

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly 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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,177 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BMW i7. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 53 km more than the VW ID.5.

ID.5

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 significantly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers significantly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 555 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, VW ID.5 is visibly lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries very slightly more – 552 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 holds a slight edge 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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VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
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
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
436 - 571 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 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
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
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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