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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,766 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 7.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 116 km more than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter.

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is moderately lighter – 2,052 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 14,200 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon leads convincingly 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
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
90 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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