BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID.7
The BMW i5 leads on fast-charge peak. The Volkswagen ID.7 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
75/100#25 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?
i5BMW i5ID.7Volkswagen ID.7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+6 kW· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.5 cu ft· 9%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 19%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i5 | Volkswagen ID.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon | |
| 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Weight | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Saloon | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Limousine (19 Zoll Räder) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i5 if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i5Volkswagen ID.7
Range
92- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
5164Performance
no data65Practicality
7176
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i5
- 328 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 441 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 26 / 28 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i5
- BMW i5
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 199 kW
- Ahead by
- 6 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i5
- version: BMW i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Saloon
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 6.6 s
Where next
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BMW i5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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