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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or NIO ET7?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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NIO ET7

  • considerably more power
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sprinter Bus

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 Sprinter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,531 £.

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 190 HP. That’s roughly 463 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET7 is clearly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,356 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries clearly more – 1,144 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 678 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is clearly superior 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 £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 Sprinter Bus
NIO ET7

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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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 Sprinter Bus
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
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