BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID.7

Key differences

  • Volkswagen ID.7 is 99 mm (3.9 in) shorter than BMW i5 but has 42 L more cargo space.Volkswagen ID.7 is 99 mm (3.9 in) shorter than BMW i5 but has 42 L (1.5 cu ft) more cargo space.
  • BMW i5 makes 40 kW (54 hp) more power than Volkswagen ID.7.
  • Volkswagen ID.7 has 118 km (WLTP) more range than BMW i5.Volkswagen ID.7 has 73 mi (WLTP) more range than BMW i5.
  • Volkswagen ID.7 costs €11,405 less than BMW i5 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • BMW i5 costs SEK 10,100 less than Volkswagen ID.7 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Volkswagen ID.7 costs DKK 84,905 less than BMW i5 (list prices, incl. tax).
Electric

BMW i5

Sedan · 2025 · BEV

US$67,100 excl. tax

from CA$95,000 excl. tax Trim: M60

£67,795 incl. tax

€70,900 incl. tax

€69,675 incl. tax

€76,250 incl. tax

€77,850 incl. tax

SEK 674,800 incl. tax

DKK 544,900 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of BMW i5
Electric

Volkswagen ID.7

Sedan · 2025 · BEV

€59,495 incl. tax

€62,717 incl. tax

€61,190 incl. tax

SEK 684,900 incl. tax

DKK 459,995 incl. tax

CHF 65,300 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

Full specifications of Volkswagen ID.7

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of BMW i5 and Volkswagen ID.7
  • Volkswagen ID.7 is 99 mm (3.9 in) shorter than BMW i5.
  • Volkswagen ID.7 is 21 mm (0.8 in) taller than BMW i5.
  • Volkswagen ID.7 has a wheelbase 26 mm (1 in) shorter than BMW i5.
Blue solid line: BMW i5; orange dashed line: Volkswagen ID.7. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

BMW i5 is 5,060 mm (199.2 in) long and 1,515 mm (59.6 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm (117.9 in). Volkswagen ID.7 is 4,961 mm (195.3 in) long and 1,536 mm (60.5 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,969 mm (116.9 in).

Front view size comparison of BMW i5 and Volkswagen ID.7
  • Volkswagen ID.7 is 38 mm (1.5 in) narrower than BMW i5.
Blue solid line: BMW i5; orange dashed line: Volkswagen ID.7.

BMW i5 is 1,900 mm (74.8 in) wide and 1,515 mm (59.6 in) high. Volkswagen ID.7 is 1,862 mm (73.3 in) wide and 1,536 mm (60.5 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of BMW i5 and Volkswagen ID.7
Blue solid line: BMW i5; orange dashed line: Volkswagen ID.7.

BMW i5 is 1,900 mm (74.8 in) wide and 1,515 mm (59.6 in) high. Volkswagen ID.7 is 1,862 mm (73.3 in) wide and 1,536 mm (60.5 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification BMW i5 Volkswagen ID.7
Price
Base priceUnited States US$67,100excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, BMW i5 Not listed
Base priceCanada from CA$95,000excl. taxTrim: M60Checked . Source for Canada, BMW i5 Not listed
Base priceUnited Kingdom £67,795incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, BMW i5 Not listed
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany €70,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, BMW i5€59,495Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Volkswagen ID.7
Base priceNetherlands €69,675incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, BMW i5 Not listed
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance €76,250incl. taxChecked . Source for France, BMW i5 Not listed
Base priceSpain €77,850incl. taxChecked . Source for Spain, BMW i5 Not listed
Base priceItaly Not listed €62,717incl. taxChecked . Source for Italy, Volkswagen ID.7
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Not listed €61,190incl. taxChecked . Source for Ireland, Volkswagen ID.7
Base priceSweden SEK 674,800Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, BMW i5SEK 684,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Volkswagen ID.7
Base priceDenmark DKK 544,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, BMW i5DKK 459,995Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Volkswagen ID.7
Base priceSwitzerland Not listed CHF 65,300incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Volkswagen ID.7
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$4.33per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$4.01per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.76per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$1.63per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £6.09per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £5.64per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$4.87per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$4.51per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €5.32per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €4.92per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €3.59per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €3.32per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 32.73per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 30.28per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €3.65per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €3.38per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €3.69per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €3.41per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €4.62per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €4.27per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €5.26per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €4.86per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €4.79per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €4.43per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €5.69per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €5.26per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 48.57per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 44.93per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 26.09per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 24.14per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 4.38per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 4.05per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 5,060 mm (199.2 in)4,961 mm (195.3 in)
Width 1,900 mm (74.8 in)1,862 mm (73.3 in)
Height 1,515 mm (59.6 in)1,536 mm (60.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,995 mm (117.9 in)2,969 mm (116.9 in)
Curb weight 2,150 kg2,150 kg (4,740 lb)2,120 kg2,120 kg (4,674 lb)
Performance
Power 250 kW (335 hp)Better value on this metric210 kW (282 hp)
Torque 400 Nm295 lb-ft (400 Nm)550 Nm406 lb-ft (550 Nm)Better value on this metric
0-100 km/h 6 sBetter value on this metric6.5 s
Top speed 193 km/h120 mph (193 km/h)Better value on this metric180 km/h112 mph (180 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 81.2 kWh86 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range 295 mi (EPA)475 km (EPA)362 mi (WLTP)582 km (WLTP)435 mi (WLTP)700 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
Energy use 23.7 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)14.7 kWh/100 km (WLTP)4.2 mi/kWh21.9 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)13.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)4.6 mi/kWhBetter value on this metric
DC charging, peak 205 kWBetter value on this metric175 kW
AC charging 11 kW11 kW
Charge 10 to 80% 30 min Not available
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space 490 L490 L (17.3 cu ft)532 L532 L (18.8 cu ft)Better value on this metric

BMW i5

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.bmw.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record bmw:i5:2025:i5; sources: oem "BMW i5 eDrive40 2025" https://www.bmw.com (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: ADAC Autodatenbank (manufacturer WLTP figures), checked . www.adac.de

Source detailsVerbrauch kombiniert (WLTP): 14,7 kWh/100 km; Batteriekapazität (Netto): 81,2; Leistung 250 kW; Hinterrad")

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.press.bmwgroup.com

Volkswagen ID.7

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.volkswagen.de

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record volkswagen:id_7:2025:id_7; sources: oem "Volkswagen ID.7 PRO 2025 Official Specifications" https://www.volkswagen.de (accessed 2025-01-15); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: ADAC Autodatenbank (manufacturer WLTP figures), checked . www.adac.de

Source detailsHinterrad; netto 86,0; 709 km")

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.volkswagen.de

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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