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NIO ET5 Wagon vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 91,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or BMW X7?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs BMW X7: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,571 £.

X7

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 BMW X7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers noticeably more boot space – 750 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries clearly more – 760 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is decisively ahead 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

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
NIO ET5 Wagon
BMW X7

Costs and Consumption

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
BMW X7

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
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Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
BMW
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