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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Cadillac OPTIQ?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Cadillac OPTIQ

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Cadillac OPTIQ. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 135 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

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 ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Cadillac OPTIQ tops out at 184 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 220 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is barely lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers barely more capacity – up to 1,340 L, about 40 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries moderately more – 524 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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
NIO ET5 Wagon
Cadillac OPTIQ

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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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Cadillac OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
Cadillac OPTIQ

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
75 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,820 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,643 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,340 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
524 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
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Cadillac
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