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NIO ET5 vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 or Bentley Flying Spur?

NIO ET5 vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

NIO ET5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • somewhat more power
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO ET5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 140,143 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 549 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 Bentley Flying Spur offers somewhat more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Bentley Flying Spur takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is visibly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the NIO ET5 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 118 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers barely more torque with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

ET5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 is only slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers only slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries visibly more – 650 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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.

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ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
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Bentley Flying Spur

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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NIO ET5
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
386 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Bentley
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