Compare performance (228 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or NIO EL6?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
NIO EL6 is barely cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is noticeably more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 53 km more than the Mercedes EQA.
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 EL6 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is marginally lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 257 L.
When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries slightly more – 475 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
The NIO EL6 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.
The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.
detailsThe 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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Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
476 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,115 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
340 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,834 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
425 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
228 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
390 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
168 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
NIO
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