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Mercedes EQS SUV vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or NIO EL8?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • very slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EQS SUV

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 EL8 is visibly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,915 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQS SUV is marginally more efficient: consuming 19.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers markedly more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 185 km more than the NIO EL8.

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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 EQS SUV offers very slightly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS SUV is marginally faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS SUV delivers moderately more torque with 950 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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.

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL8 is very slightly lighter – 2,613 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers substantially more boot space – 645 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 1,290 L more than the NIO EL8.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV is decisively ahead 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
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Mercedes EQS SUV

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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
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
4 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
425 - 570 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Mercedes EQS SUV?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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