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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or NIO ET5 Wagon?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

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 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,286 £.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers noticeably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers marginally more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

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 8 Series Coupé is visibly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers very slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £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 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

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
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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