BMW M3 vs NIO ET9

How does the BMW M3 stack up against the NIO ET9? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW M3BMW M3
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NIO ET9NIO ET9
SpecBMW M3NIO ET9
Horsepower (max)550 hp697 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s4.0 s
Top speed302 km/h230 km/h
Variants31
Body stylePerformance sedanExecutive flagship electric sedan
GenerationG80ET9
Production2020 – present2024 – present
Length4,794 mm5,325 mm
Width1,903 mm2,017 mm
Height1,433 mm1,620 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm3,250 mm

BMW M3 vs NIO ET9: common questions

Is the BMW M3 or NIO ET9 faster?
The BMW M3 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 M3 or the NIO ET9?
The NIO ET9 makes more power: 697 hp (520 kW) versus 550 hp (410 kW) for the BMW M3.
Is the BMW M3 or NIO ET9 faster on top speed?
The BMW M3 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 M3 and the NIO ET9?
The BMW M3 is a performance sedan, while the NIO ET9 is a executive flagship electric sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.