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Mercedes EQT vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mercedes EQT vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mercedes EQT is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,940 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is marginally more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 282 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 368 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 EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is visibly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes EQT tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

EQT

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is a bit lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers somewhat more boot space – 551 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 101 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQT offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,979 L, about 679 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries slightly more – 531 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is far ahead 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 £40,700
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
Mercedes EQT
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

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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Mercedes EQT
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
457 - 531 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
245 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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