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Mercedes EQE vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (57,600 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQE or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes EQE vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes EQE

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  • considerably more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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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.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes EQE costs 57,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,131 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQE is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE offers substantially more range – reaching up to 691 km, about 428 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Mercedes EQE offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 495 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE delivers clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 705 Nm more.

EQE

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is considerably lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 976 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE 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 £57,600
EQE

Mercedes EQE

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 502 - 691 km
Mercedes EQE
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Mercedes EQE

The Mercedes EQE glides like a silk-wrapped saloon from the future, pairing whisper-quiet refinement with a high-tech cabin that feels both modern and indulgent. For buyers who want electric luxury without shouting about it, the EQE is composed, comfortably confident, and just smug enough to feel special.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Mercedes EQE
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
502 - 691 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
Length
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Width
1,961 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
545 - 600 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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