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BMW i7 vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or NIO ET7?

BMW i7 vs NIO ET7: Key differences

BMW i7

  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i7

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 40 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 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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET7 is barely lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 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.

from £99,300
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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NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
500 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
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 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
2022
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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