BYD Atto 3 vs NIO ET5 – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Atto 3 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33400 £, while the NIO ET5 costs 40700 £. That’s a price difference of around 7294 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the BYD Atto 3: with 16 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the NIO ET5 with 18.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.60 kWh.

As for range, the NIO ET5 performs evident better – achieving up to 590 km, about 170 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

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 ET5 has a clearly edge – offering 490 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BYD Atto 3 takes 7.30 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the NIO ET5 performs to a small extent better – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 pulls significantly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the BYD Atto 3 is clearly perceptible lighter – 1825 kg compared to 2215 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BYD Atto 3 offers to a small extent more room – 440 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 3 performs to a small extent better – up to 1338 L, which is about 203 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, NIO ET5 clearly perceptible takes the win – 475 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Our conclusion: The NIO ET5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, NIO ET5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.