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NIO EL6 vs BMW iX3 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 469 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 54,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or BMW iX3?

NIO EL6 vs BMW iX3: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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BMW iX3

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL6

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.

NIO EL6 is a bit cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the BMW iX3 costs 54,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,485 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW iX3 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW iX3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 805 km, about 276 km more than the NIO EL6.

iX3

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 NIO EL6 offers marginally more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 469 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW iX3 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 645 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is only slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries very slightly more – 475 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX3 has the upper hand 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 £54,300
iX3

BMW iX3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 320 - 469 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 635 - 805 km
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Reviews NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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bashiro
27 Apr 2026, 14:05:07

cost,design and boot space

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Johan
20 Sept 2025, 16:15:37

Nice range, fast charging and… bidirectional charging!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
54,300 - 66,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
635 - 805 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
320 - 469 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
500 - 645 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
235 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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