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BMW 3 Series Touring vs NIO ET5 comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or NIO ET5?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs NIO ET5: Key differences
3 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
NIO ET5 is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 493 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
ET5
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers very slightly 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO ET5 takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 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 noticeably lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries barely 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 ET5 is clearly superior overall 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.
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NIO ET5
BMW 3 Series Touring
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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 ET5
NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.
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BMW 3 Series Touring
NIO ET5
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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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
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
456 - 590 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
Hatchback
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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
386 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 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 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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