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Mercedes VLE vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (276 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (67,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes VLE or NIO EL8?

Mercedes VLE vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Mercedes VLE

  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

VLE

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes VLE is barely cheaper – starting at 67,700 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes VLE is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes VLE offers markedly more range – reaching up to 707 km, about 197 km more than the NIO EL8.

EL8

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.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 276 HP. That’s roughly 377 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes VLE takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 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: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL8 is a bit lighter – 2,613 kg compared to 2,900 kg. The difference is around 287 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers clearly more boot space – 795 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 530 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes VLE carries slightly more – 711 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,700 - 92,200 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
795 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
497 - 711 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
276 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
203 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes VLE have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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