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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO ET5 Wagon is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers barely more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 40 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 487 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Mach-E is very slightly lighter – 2,161 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers somewhat more boot space – 519 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 600 km
Ford Mustang Mach-E
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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