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BMW 3 Series Touring vs NIO EL6 comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or NIO EL6?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs NIO EL6: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
3 Series Touring
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 Touring is a bit cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,800 £.
As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 432 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
EL6
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers marginally 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 Touring is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
Both models offer the same torque – 700 Nm.
3 Series Touring
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 Touring is markedly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers a bit more boot space – 597 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries marginally more – 520 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO EL6 is decisively ahead 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 £45,900
NIO EL6
BMW 3 Series Touring
NIO EL6
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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NIO EL6
The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
NIO EL6
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
NIO
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