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BMW X7 vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or NIO ET5?

BMW X7 vs NIO ET5: Key differences

BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,571 £.

ET5

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 X7 offers marginally more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 is a bit lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers substantially more boot space – 750 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries visibly more – 760 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 stands well ahead of its rival 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

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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