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Mercedes EQT vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Nissan Townstar?

Mercedes EQT vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Townstar

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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQT is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,071 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQT is barely more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 13 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 122 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQT is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 12.6 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 245 Nm.

EQT

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is barely lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries slightly more – 594 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQT has only a minor advantage 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 £27,800
EQT

Mercedes EQT

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 278 km
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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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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Reviews Nissan Townstar

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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
594 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes EQT have?

The Mercedes EQT is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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