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NIO ET7 vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or BMW i7?

NIO ET7 vs BMW i7: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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BMW i7

  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

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 ET7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 40 km more than the NIO ET7.

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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 BMW i7 offers very slightly 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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

ET7

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 ET7 is barely lighter – 2,434 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i7 carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is narrowly 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.

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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
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
5,101 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 466 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
3.8 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
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Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the NIO ET7 have?

The NIO ET7 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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