Compare performance (530 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or NIO ET7?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,857 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 487 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
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 NIO ET7 offers slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is substantially lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 784 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 520 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
The NIO ET7 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.
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.
detailsThe NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
363 L
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Length
-
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Length
5,101 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
1,509 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 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
850 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
480 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
2022
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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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