Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.7 GTX vs BMW i4 xDrive40
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…) has a starting price of €63265, compared to the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...), which starts at €64100.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €63265 | €64100 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €56890 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 595 km | 546 km |
| Range (GCC) | 506 km | 439 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 91 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86 kWh | 81.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 18.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 5.41 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.4 | 7.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 205 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7 | 6.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 250 kW | 295 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 335 hp | 396 hp |
| Motor Torque | 560 Nm | 600 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.1 | 5.6 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...).
The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4961 mm | 4783 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2141 mm | 2073 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1862 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1535 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2971 mm | 2856 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The BMW i4 xDrive40 (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024-…).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 GTX | BMW i4 xDrive40 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2328 kg | 2260 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 532 l | 470 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1586 l | 1290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6 | 5 |
