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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or NIO ET5?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • only slightly lighter
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NIO ET5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLE Coupe

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,058 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 477 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is only slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers noticeably more boot space – 386 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries moderately more – 475 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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.

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ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
NIO ET5

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
49 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
405 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
550 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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