BMW 3 Series vs NIO ET9

How does the BMW 3 Series stack up against the NIO ET9? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW 3 SeriesBMW 3 Series
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NIO ET9NIO ET9
SpecBMW 3 SeriesNIO ET9
Horsepower (max)550 hp697 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s4.0 s
Top speed302 km/h230 km/h
Variants81
Body styleSedanExecutive flagship electric sedan
GenerationG20ET9
Production2019 – present2024 – present
Length4,713 mm5,325 mm
Width1,827 mm2,017 mm
Height1,435 mm1,620 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm3,250 mm

BMW 3 Series vs NIO ET9: common questions

Is the BMW 3 Series or NIO ET9 faster?
The BMW 3 Series is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.2s versus the NIO ET9's 3.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.4s vs 4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 3 Series or the NIO ET9?
The NIO ET9 makes more power: 697 hp (520 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW 3 Series.
Is the BMW 3 Series or NIO ET9 faster on top speed?
The BMW 3 Series has the higher top speed at 188 mph (302 km/h), versus 143 mph (230 km/h) for the NIO ET9.
What is the main difference between the BMW 3 Series and the NIO ET9?
The BMW 3 Series is a sedan, while the NIO ET9 is a executive flagship electric sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.