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BMW X7 vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Ford Transit Bus?

BMW X7 vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X7 uses 8 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Transit Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 380 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

X7

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers significantly more boot space – 750 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 750 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries noticeably more – 1,162 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 402 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 is far ahead 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 £91,300
X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8 - 12.1 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
7
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
-
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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