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Mercedes GLB vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or NIO ET7?

Mercedes GLB vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

GLB

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 GLB is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,717 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes GLB is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLB offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 631 km, about 47 km more than the NIO ET7.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 335 Nm more.

GLB

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, Mercedes GLB is visibly lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 594 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLB offers clearly more boot space – 540 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLB carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 comes out modestly 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Mercedes GLB
NIO ET7

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Mercedes GLB
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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