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Mercedes C Class Estate vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Estate or NIO ET7?

Mercedes C Class Estate vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

C Class Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C Class Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,314 £.

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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 ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes C Class Estate takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

C Class Estate

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Estate is clearly lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 679 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Estate offers visibly more boot space – 490 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Estate carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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.

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NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
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Mercedes C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Reviews Mercedes C Class Estate

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C Class Estate have?

The Mercedes C Class Estate is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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