When we are affected by the epidemic in three years, re-examine the domestic auto consumption market, we found that when the entry-level coupe and SUVs are in the process of continuous decline, luxury midsize sedan seems to have become a hit, many products are in the counter trend of growth, and even create a new sales high. In other words, the change in people's consumer attitudes will make some people more certain that "the car is a substitute" in addition to a lot of people also began to be more willing to travel in time to improve the quality of travel. Based on such changes, we have found two popular luxury mid-size sedans to provide a reference for these consumers today, and the two cars involved in the comparison are: the 328,000 yuan NIO ET5 2022 75kWh model and the 321,900 yuan BMW 3 Series 2023 320Li M Sport Package.
BMW 3 Series's interior is not as advanced as NIO' s
Externally, the NIO ET5 maintains its individual brand recognition, displaying a low-slung engine bay structure and stance through its split headlights and closed front with lower grille, while the bulge we see on the roof is its LIDAR and sensors used to enhance intelligence. Meanwhile, we feel its wide-body effect on the 4790/1960/1499mm/2888mm body, while the contraction on the side surrounds and the sharp ducktail through the taillights show its preference for sporty catering.
The BMW 3 Series after the facelift then completes the complete coverage of the M Sport package, after getting more regular angel-eye headlights, the three-zone separated aerodynamic structure, the side multi-belt line and the rear with the diffuser high surround guard, etc., still emphasizing its sporty tendencies among the three BBA. And it reaches 4838/1827/1454mm to be more slender than the NIO ET5, and the 2961mm wheelbase will again reinforce this effect.
In terms of the interior, the main focus of the NIO ET5 is the sense of cabin surround, the center control structure only has NOMI robot, 12.8-inch longitudinal touch OLED screen and electronic gear shift structure, the hidden air conditioning outlet throughout will complete the cross-regional surround, the steering wheel is flat round three-spoke type, the buttons are also based on Jane, and including the center control lower fender, door armrest and other areas, the soft package will form with the upper part of the decorative structure The color clash effect, looks very trendy.
The BMW 3 Series, on the other hand, focuses on the deflection of the center of gravity, 12.3 + 14.9 dual LCD screen to complete the joint screen disposal, while the central air vent under the simplified multimedia control bar. The steering wheel is still squarely round for the M Series, and the large chicken leg in the gearshift mechanism is replaced by an electronic gearshift, including radar, driving modes and multimedia controls are laid out in a flatter manner. As for the trim, the red and black color clash will further emphasize the sporty positioning, but the premium leather is less than that of the NIO ET5.
Intelligent driving: NIO ET5 is better than BMW 3 Series
In terms of intelligence, both cars implement online real-time navigation, intelligent voice control and remote control functions, and offer connected car services. But relatively speaking, the NIO ET5 with 5G+V2X+high-precision map module is slightly better in terms of both the number of car features and the additional Dolby Atmos and other gears. The BMW 3 Series has an iDrive system that will retain support for CarPlay/CarLife cell phone connectivity, which is a good way to meet the additional expansion needs of car users.
The NIO ET5 has achieved L2 level in intelligent driving through NAD. Although it is L2 level, it can already complete advanced operations such as automatic parking and automatic lane change assistance, and after subscribing to the full functionality of NAD, it can also come to L3 level, thus completing multi-scene NAD automatic/assisted driving, low-speed parking and other operations. BMW 3 series is relatively traditional, the standard function only has reverse camera + fixed speed cruise, L2 level assisted driving is required to achieve the optional, but after the optional complete package it can still complete the automatic parking, automatic lane change assistance, but the available scenes are more limited.
BMW 3 Series performance and power are not enough for NIO ET5
Other features, the NIO ET5 includes accessories such as electric suction doors, induction tailgate, NFC+UWB digital key and wireless charging pad, all reflecting its strengths in digitalization and electronics;
The BMW 3 Series, on the other hand, has a more refined leather steering wheel tuning and offers multi-zone independent air conditioning, etc. Practical feedback is also a selling point.
In terms of power, the NIO ET5 covers a dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a maximum power of 360kW and a maximum torque of 700N-m, which can break 100 in 4 seconds and achieve a CLTC combined range of 560km with a 75kWh battery pack; while the BMW 3 Series is a 115kW, 250N-m 2.0T low-power engine matched with ZF 8AT, which takes 9.1 seconds It takes 9.1 seconds to break 100, and the WLTC combined fuel consumption is 6.9L/100km, which is slightly inferior in performance and energy cost.
In terms of suspension, the NIO ET5 has a high-specification front and rear five-link independent suspension, the lowered center of gravity of the battery will make it easier to control and maintain good grip, while the BMW 3 Series is a combination of MacPherson + multi-link, the front axle will add additional double ball joint spring damping struts to enhance the steering and cornering support, so as to control the handling advantage in their own hands.
In the end
The NIO ET5 is smart and the BMW 3 Series is luxurious. Apart from the different forms of energy, the positioning of the two is still relatively clear. Both cars are luxurious and have individual style. As for which one to choose, without considering the form of energy, the pursuit of control is of course BMW, while the natural NIO is more suitable for intelligent fun.
