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BMW i5 Touring vs VW ID.7
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim370 mi · 83.9 kWh · £70,045
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 Touring leads on motorway range and family practicality, while the VW ID.7 leads on charging speed and city driving.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 Touring if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
Choose the VW ID.7 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.7 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
BMW
6.1
VW
6.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeBMW
BMW
6.7
VW
5.8
FamilyBMW
BMW
9.4
VW
8.4
ChargingVW
BMW
3
VW
4.1
Cost Per Mile
BMW
7.3
VW
7.1
Too close to call
City DrivingVW
BMW
1.3
VW
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £70,045 | £51,035 (better) |
| Official range | 370 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 570 L (better) | 532 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
BMW i5 Touring5,060mm
VW ID.74,961mm-99mm
Width
BMW i5 Touring1,900mm
VW ID.71,862mm-38mm
Height
BMW i5 Touring1,515mm-21mm
VW ID.71,536mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,862 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,536 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m (better) | 12.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 538 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L (better) | 532 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1700 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5 Touring
- At 5,060 mm, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
- 1st-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 570 L.
- 2,995 mm wheelbase, longer than 100% of estate EVs we track.
VW ID.7
- Boot space of 532 L is bigger than 85% of saloon EVs we track.
- Uses 142 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport |  VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 4.96m-99mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.86m-38mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.54m+21mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.97m-24mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L (better) | 532L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1700L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m (better) | 12.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,255kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh (better) | 77kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 370 mi | 380 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £70,045 | £51,035 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Saloon |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 370 miles | 380 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 308 miles (better) | 281 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 142 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh (better) | 77 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.1 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 210 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW i5 Touring
eDrive40 M Sport
VW ID.7
Pro Match Plus
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BMW i5 Touring
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 Touring eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - VW ID.7 Pro Match Plus
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant95%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users83%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i5 TouringeDrive40 M Sport | VW ID.7Pro Match Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW i5 Touring worth the extra £19,010 over the VW ID.7?
The BMW i5 Touring costs £19,010 more than the VW ID.7. For that premium it adds 40 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.7 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 Touring or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is £19,010 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the VW ID.7 comes out roughly £19,010 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW i5 Touring and VW ID.7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 308 miles for the BMW i5 Touring and 281 miles for the VW ID.7 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The BMW i5 Touring goes roughly 27 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 Touring or the VW ID.7?
The VW ID.7 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 38 mm narrower than the BMW i5 Touring. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 538 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.7 and about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 Touring.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i5 Touring or the VW ID.7?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i5 Touring and 84% for the VW ID.7. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .