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BMW 7 Series vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or NIO ET7?

BMW 7 Series vs NIO ET7: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

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

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

7 Series

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 ET7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,857 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 504 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

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 moderately more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers marginally more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

7 Series

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 7 Series is marginally lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is far ahead 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 7 Series
NIO ET7

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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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 7 Series
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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