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BMW i7 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or NIO EL7?

BMW i7 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

BMW i7

  • very slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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NIO EL7

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

NIO EL7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 123 km more than the NIO EL7.

EL7

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 i7 offers very slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers markedly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

i7

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, NIO EL7 is barely lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 sits just 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.

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i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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