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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
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Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
244 - 322 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
363 L
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Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
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Length
5,101 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
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Height
1,509 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
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Payload
446 - 466 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 190 HP
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Power HP
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 140 kW
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Power kW
480 kW
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
NIO
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