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Maxus Mifa 9 vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (245 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (59,100 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maxus Mifa 9 or NIO EL8?

Maxus Mifa 9 vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Maxus Mifa 9

  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mifa 9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Maxus Mifa 9 is markedly cheaper – starting at 59,100 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,923 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is barely more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.3 kWh/100km for the Maxus Mifa 9. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 70 km more than the Maxus Mifa 9.

EL8

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 EL8 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Maxus Mifa 9 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL8 is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Maxus Mifa 9 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Maxus Mifa 9 offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Maxus Mifa 9 is only slightly lighter – 2,385 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers substantially more boot space – 466 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Maxus Mifa 9 offers significantly more capacity – up to 2,017 L, about 1,207 L more than the NIO EL8.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Mifa 9 carries barely more – 615 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,100 - 71,100 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.3 - 21.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
430 - 440 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,385 - 2,610 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
5,270 mm
Length
5,099 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
1,840 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,017 L
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
485 - 615 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
180 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Maxus
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Maxus Mifa 9?

The Maxus Mifa 9 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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