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NIO EL6 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

NIO EL6 vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • somewhat cheaper
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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

EL6

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,474 £.

Sprinter Bus

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 EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL6 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 EL6 delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

EL6

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 EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is marginally lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 141 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries significantly more – 1,144 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 669 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
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NIO EL6

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27 Apr 2026, 14:05:07

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,854 mm
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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