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BMW X7 vs NIO ET5 Wagon 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 Wagon?

BMW X7 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,571 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 very slightly 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 Wagon 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 barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

X7

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is marginally lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers noticeably more boot space – 750 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries visibly more – 760 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 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
BMW X7
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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 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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BMW X7
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
450 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
1,300 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
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
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