BMW i4 vs Volkswagen ID.7
The BMW i4 leads on 0–62 mph. The Volkswagen ID.7 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
75/100#24 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
ID.7 Pro S
1 of 5 versions
from €54,505
checked Aug 14, 2026 · volkswagen.de
84/100#23 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4ID.7Volkswagen ID.7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1 s quicker· 15%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.2 cu ft· 13%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 19%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9 kWh/100 mi faster· 29%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Volkswagen ID.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Volkswagen ID.7
Range
96- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
5064Performance
7965Practicality
6976
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
Volkswagen ID.7
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 441 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 26 / 28 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 199 kW
Which is quicker?
BMW i4i4
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 6.6 s
- Ahead by
- 1 s
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 35 sources
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