BMW i4 vs NIO ET5
The NIO ET5 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
73/100#11 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
ET5 2025 100kWh · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 7 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · nio.cn
53/100#89 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4ET5NIO ET5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.6 cu ft· 36%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Torque- best on this row+199 lb-ft· 63%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | NIO ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: 100 kWh Batterie | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: NIO ET5 LR |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Variante # 1 | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | no data |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4NIO ET5
Range
98- Different test cycles - not compared.96Charging
6362Performance
7594Practicality
3039
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
NIO ET5
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- NIO ET5
- 367 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- 31 mincontested: sources disagree
- NIO ET5
- 30 / 36 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- NIO ET5
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- 5.6 scontested: sources disagree
- NIO ET5
Where next
Compare with others
BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 37 sources
Every source link (108)
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