BMW i4 vs NIO ET5

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the NIO ET5? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW i4BMW i4
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NIO ET5NIO ET5
SpecBMW i4NIO ET5
Horsepower (max)536 hp489 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s4.0 s
Top speed225 km/h200 km/h
Variants42
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupeSport electric sedan + estate
GenerationG26ET5 / ET5 Touring (2026 facelift)
Production2022 – present2022 – present
Length4,783 mm4,790 mm
Width1,852 mm1,960 mm
Height1,448 mm1,499 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm2,888 mm

BMW i4 vs NIO ET5: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or NIO ET5 faster?
The BMW i4 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the NIO ET5's 3.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the NIO ET5?
The BMW i4 makes more power: 536 hp (400 kW) versus 489 hp (365 kW) for the NIO ET5.
Is the BMW i4 or NIO ET5 faster on top speed?
The BMW i4 has the higher top speed at 140 mph (225 km/h), versus 124 mph (200 km/h) for the NIO ET5.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the NIO ET5?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the NIO ET5 is a sport electric sedan + estate. That difference in body style drives most of the others.