BMW i7 vs Volkswagen ID.7
The BMW i7 leads on fast-charge peak. The Volkswagen ID.7 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2027 BMW i7 xDrive50 Sedan (20 inch All-Season Tires)
1 of 33 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022
80/100#12 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?
i7BMW i7ID.7Volkswagen ID.7
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+51 kW· 26%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.1 cu ft· 6%
- Power- best on this row+125 kW· 60%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row15.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 42%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i7 | Volkswagen ID.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | |
| Battery (gross) | version: BMW i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence (11/22 - 06/26) | no data |
| 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 i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition | |
| 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 i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: BMW i7 60 M Sportpaket xDrive (ab 07/26) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i7Volkswagen ID.7
Range
99- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
5864Performance
no data65Practicality
7376
How much is each in the US?
BMW i7
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Apr 20, 2022 - Price checked Apr 20, 2022 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- 2023 xDrive60
- $119,300
Volkswagen ID.7
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i7
- 354 miEPA
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 441 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i7
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 26 / 28 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BMW i7
- BMW i7
- 250 kW
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 199 kW
- Ahead by
- 51 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i7
- version: BMW i7 M70 xDrive Ultimate Edition
- Volkswagen ID.7
- 6.6 s
Where next
- BMW i7Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW i7 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 27 sources
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