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SERES 3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

SERES 3 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

SERES 3

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

SERES 3 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SERES 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 259 km more than the SERES 3.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 327 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 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, SERES 3 is markedly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries markedly more – 465 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
300 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SERES
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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