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BMW 5 Series Touring vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or NIO ET5 Wagon?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,428 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 462 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

ET5 Wagon

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 BMW 5 Series Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

5 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 5 Series Touring is noticeably lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon has the upper hand 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 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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BMW 5 Series Touring

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The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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