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BYD Atto 3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

BYD Atto 3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • barely more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • barely more trunk space

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

Atto 3

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.

BYD Atto 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,294 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 16 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 50 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

Atto 3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers barely more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 449 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is somewhat faster – 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 Wagon delivers a bit more torque with 700 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Atto 3 is noticeably lighter – 1,825 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers barely more boot space – 450 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Atto 3 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,338 L, about 38 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries markedly more – 465 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon holds a narrow overall lead 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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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
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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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