BMW i4 vs NIO ET9

How does the BMW i4 stack up against the NIO ET9? 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 ET9NIO ET9
SpecBMW i4NIO ET9
Horsepower (max)536 hp697 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s4.0 s
Top speed225 km/h230 km/h
Variants41
Body stylePerformance EV Gran CoupeExecutive flagship electric sedan
GenerationG26ET9
Production2022 – present2024 – present
Length4,783 mm5,325 mm
Width1,852 mm2,017 mm
Height1,448 mm1,620 mm
Wheelbase2,856 mm3,250 mm

BMW i4 vs NIO ET9: common questions

Is the BMW i4 or NIO ET9 faster?
The BMW i4 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the NIO ET9's 3.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW i4 or the NIO ET9?
The NIO ET9 makes more power: 697 hp (520 kW) versus 536 hp (400 kW) for the BMW i4.
Is the BMW i4 or NIO ET9 faster on top speed?
The NIO ET9 has the higher top speed at 143 mph (230 km/h), versus 140 mph (225 km/h) for the BMW i4.
What is the main difference between the BMW i4 and the NIO ET9?
The BMW i4 is a performance ev gran coupe, while the NIO ET9 is a executive flagship electric sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.