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NIO EL8 vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Mercedes EQA?

NIO EL8 vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes EQA

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQA is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,183 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes EQA is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers barely more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 34 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

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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 EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 425 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is noticeably lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 498 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQA offers markedly more boot space – 340 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is clearly superior overall 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
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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