BMW i3 vs NIO ET5
The NIO ET5 leads on 0–62 mph. The BMW i3 leads on cargo space.
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2026 eDrive 35L · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
50/100#174 of 281 · Everyday
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ET5 2025 100kWh · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 7 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · nio.cn
54/100#170 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i3BMW i3ET5NIO ET5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.2 s quicker· 35%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.9 cu ft· 6%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+5 years· 167%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i3 | NIO ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: NIO ET5 LR | |
| Battery | version: NIO ET5 LR | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | version: Variante # 1 | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i3 if
Pick the NIO ET5 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i3NIO ET5
Range
62- Different test cycles - not compared.68Charging
2831Performance
70100Practicality
6056
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i3
- CLTC
- NIO ET5
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i3
- NIO ET5
- 30 / 36 mincontested: sources disagree
Which is quicker?
NIO ET5ET5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO ET5
- BMW i3
- NIO ET5
- 4 s
- Ahead by
- 2.2 s
Where next
- BMW i3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Jun 18, 2026 · 17 sources
Every source link (36)
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