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BMW X7 vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Nissan Townstar?

BMW X7 vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Townstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,440 £.

Townstar

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 considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 408 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 Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 505 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar is visibly lighter – 2,041 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries noticeably more – 760 kg compared to 594 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 holds a decisive 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 £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
BMW X7
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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BMW X7
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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