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Mercedes AMG GT vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (102,500 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes AMG GT or NIO EL6?

Mercedes AMG GT vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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

AMG GT

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO EL6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,647 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 518 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

EL6

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 Mercedes AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 326 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers substantially more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm more.

AMG GT

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: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is visibly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries considerably more – 475 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 529 km
Mercedes AMG GT
NIO EL6

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Mercedes AMG GT
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
235 - 319 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
170 - 215 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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