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BMW i5 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or NIO ET7?

BMW i5 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

BMW i5

  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO ET7 is barely cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 43 km more than the NIO ET7.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers only slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

i5

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 i5 is a bit lighter – 2,195 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers clearly more boot space – 490 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is decisively ahead 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.

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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
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The BMW i5 swaps predictable executive-car manners for a confident electric vibe, marrying refined comfort with surprisingly engaging steering. It’s a practical choice that doesn’t feel dull, offering the kind of clean, premium experience that makes commuting feel like a small indulgence.

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NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 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
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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