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BMW X3 vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or VW ID.7?

BMW X3 vs VW ID.7: Key differences

BMW X3

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.7 is slightly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,882 £.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 620 km more than the BMW X3.

ID.7

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 X3 offers slightly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X3 is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers marginally more torque with 679 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is slightly lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 114 L more than the VW ID.7.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Reviews BMW X3

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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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BMW X3
VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,755 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
VW
Is the BMW X3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X3 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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