Compare performance (490 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Porsche Macan?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
NIO EL6 is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,457 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Macan is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 56 km more than the NIO EL6.
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 Porsche Macan offers a bit more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Porsche Macan is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers markedly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is somewhat lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.
For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 82 L more than the Porsche Macan.
When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The NIO EL6 is narrowly ahead 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 NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
detailsThe Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Price
89,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Electric Range
585 km
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
95 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Curb weight
2,470 kg
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Trunk capacity
476 L
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Length
4,854 mm
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Length
4,805 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Width
1,952 mm
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Height
1,703 mm
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Height
1,613 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,348 L
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Payload
470 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
490 HP
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Power HP
571 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Torque
700 Nm
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Torque
955 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
360 kW
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Power kW
420 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
NIO
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Brand
Porsche
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