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Mercedes EQT vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mercedes EQT vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQT is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,287 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 411 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.7 Touring is noticeably faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes EQT tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 434 Nm more.

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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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is slightly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers only slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQT offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,979 L, about 265 L more than the VW ID.7 Touring.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries somewhat more – 531 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 km
Mercedes EQT
VW ID.7 Touring

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mercedes EQT
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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VW
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