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Mercedes EQS SUV vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (658 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (95,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQS SUV or NIO ET5?

Mercedes EQS SUV vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET5

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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO ET5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,258 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.6 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQS SUV. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers moderately more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 105 km more than the NIO ET5.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers noticeably more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes EQS SUV takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes EQS SUV is marginally faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the NIO ET5 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 clearly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

EQS SUV

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, NIO ET5 is clearly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers clearly more boot space – 645 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers clearly more capacity – up to 2,100 L, about 965 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQS SUV carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS SUV stands out in the key areas 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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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

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
5,125 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
425 - 570 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
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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