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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or NIO ET7?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs NIO ET7: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is visibly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.

ET7

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 ET7 offers markedly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

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 4 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 739 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers noticeably more boot space – 470 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries very slightly more – 480 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
NIO ET7

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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 ET7

The 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.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
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