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NIO EL7 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Mazda 6 Estate?

NIO EL7 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,342 £.

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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 EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 459 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is a bit faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the NIO EL7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 592 Nm more.

EL7

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mazda 6 Estate is substantially lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 946 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 119 L more than the NIO EL7.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries a bit more – 571 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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