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Mercedes E Class vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mercedes E Class vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • slightly more power
  • noticeably lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • visibly 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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

NIO ET5 Wagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,776 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 444 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

E Class

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 E Class offers slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers very slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

E Class

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 E Class is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries noticeably more – 640 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is far ahead 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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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
Mercedes E Class
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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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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Mercedes E Class
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 585 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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