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Mercedes A Class vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mercedes A Class vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,146 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 475 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers somewhat more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A Class

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, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 825 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior overall 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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