Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 5 Series G30 vs Volkswagen ID.7 I: size comparison
- Length ID.7 I 25 mm1 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height ID.7 I 59 mm2 in taller
- Boot About the same
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 5 Series G30 is 25 mm1 in shorter, 6 mm0.2 in wider and 59 mm2 in lower than the ID.7 I. Its wheelbase is 9 mm0.4 in longer.
| Dimension | 5 Series G30 | ID.7 I | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,936 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,936 mm | 4,961 mm16 ft 3 in16 ft 3 in4,961 mm | −25 mm−1 in −0.5% |
| Width | 1,868 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,868 mm | 1,862 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,862 mm | +6 mm+0.2 in +0.3% |
| Height | 1,479 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,479 mm | 1,538 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,538 mm | −59 mm−2 in −3.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,975 mm | 2,966 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,966 mm | +9 mm+0.4 in +0.3% |
| Footprint | 9.22 m²99.2 sq ft99.2 sq ft9.22 m² | 9.24 m²99.4 sq ft99.4 sq ft9.24 m² | −0.02 m²−0.2 sq ft −0.2% |
| Boot | 530 L18.7 cu ft18.7 cu ft530 L | 532 L18.8 cu ft18.8 cu ft532 L | −2 L−0.1 cu ft −0.4% |
| Kerb weight | 1,615–1,845 kg3,560–4,068 lb3,560–4,068 lb1,615–1,845 kg | 2,191–2,336 kg4,830–5,150 lb4,830–5,150 lb2,191–2,336 kg | −576 kg−1,270 lb −26.3% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
5 Series G30
- Single garage
- Tight 564 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 566 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 64 mm3 in to spare in length, 316 mm1 ft 0 in each side
ID.7 I
- Single garage
- Tight 539 mm1 ft 9 in to spare in length, 569 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 39 mm2 in to spare in length, 319 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 5 Series G30 or the Volkswagen ID.7 I?
The Volkswagen ID.7 I is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 5 Series G30 is 25 mm shorter, 6 mm wider and 59 mm lower than the ID.7 I. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer.
Will the BMW 5 Series G30 and the Volkswagen ID.7 I fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 5 Series G30 fits, but it is tight to get out (564 mm to spare in length, 566 mm each side). The Volkswagen ID.7 I fits, but it is tight to get out (539 mm to spare in length, 569 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
Both boots hold about the same: 530 L in the BMW 5 Series G30 and 532 L in the Volkswagen ID.7 I.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
