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NIO EL7 vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or BMW i7?

NIO EL7 vs BMW i7: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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BMW i7

  • marginally more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO EL7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 123 km more than the NIO EL7.

i7

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 i7 offers marginally more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers visibly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

EL7

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 terms of curb weight, NIO EL7 is very slightly lighter – 2,421 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 174 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 holds a slight edge 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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i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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