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Mercedes EQA vs NIO EL6 comparison

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?

Mercedes EQA vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

EQA

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 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.

EL6

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 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.

EQA

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 EQA
NIO EL6

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Mercedes EQA

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.

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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 EQA
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
228 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
168 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

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