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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or NIO ET5 Wagon?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 772 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 459 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers barely more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is significantly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers only slightly more boot space – 480 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Saloon carries only slightly more – 495 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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