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BMW X7 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Nissan Qashqai?

BMW X7 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially 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.

Nissan Qashqai is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 X7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is substantially lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 1,070 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers markedly more boot space – 750 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 246 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries noticeably more – 760 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 244 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai holds a narrow overall lead 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 £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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