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BMW X7 vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or VW Tayron?

BMW X7 vs VW Tayron: Key differences

BMW X7

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tayron

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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:

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

VW Tayron is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,064 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Tayron

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 significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 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, VW Tayron is considerably lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 808 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers moderately more boot space – 885 L compared to 750 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries visibly more – 760 kg compared to 573 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron is decisively 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.

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Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 km
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Jack
4 May 2026, 15:16:08

Top suspension, performance more than adequate, trunk gigantic, and the Matrix headlights are great.

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Charley
12 Apr 2026, 05:53:48

Good-looking model. Comfortable but also sporty to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
33 - 192 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
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
489 - 573 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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