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Mercedes EQA vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (228 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQA or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mercedes EQA vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes EQA

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  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO ET5 Wagon is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,160 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 84 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially 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 ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

EQA

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is marginally lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 450 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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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ET5 Wagon

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
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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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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
340 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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 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
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
Is the Mercedes EQA offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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