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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or NIO ET5?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs NIO ET5: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • markedly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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NIO ET5

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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,971 £.

ET5

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 NIO ET5 offers moderately more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers somewhat more boot space – 470 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 holds a decisive overall lead 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

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
NIO ET5

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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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 4 Series Gran Coupe
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 68,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 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
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
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NIO
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