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BMW i7 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

BMW i7 vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

BMW i7

  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID. Buzz Cargo is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,600 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,778 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 169 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 substantially more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 319 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers visibly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 421 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is moderately lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries markedly more – 753 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is slightly 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
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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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
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
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
-
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2024
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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