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BMW X7 vs VW Transporter Bus comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (90,800 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or VW Transporter Bus?
X7
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
VW Transporter Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,293 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.
Transporter Bus
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the BMW X7 is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 335 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is noticeably lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers very slightly more boot space – 763 L compared to 750 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.
For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 1,885 L more than the BMW X7.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries markedly more – 1,143 kg compared to 760 kg. That’s a difference of about 383 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
VW Transporter Bus
BMW X7
VW Transporter Bus
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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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VW Transporter Bus
The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.
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BMW X7
VW Transporter Bus
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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co2
210 - 274 g/km
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
7
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Seats
4 - 8
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Trunk capacity
750 L
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Length
5,181 mm
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Width
2,000 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Height
1,835 mm
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Payload
680 - 760 kg
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
352 - 530 HP
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Torque
520 - 750 Nm
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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