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NIO EL7 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

NIO EL7 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,985 £.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

EL7

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, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 926 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 is far ahead 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
NIO
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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