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NIO EL8 vs Mercedes VLE comparison

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

NIO EL8 vs Mercedes VLE: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes VLE

  • barely cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably 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:

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 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 slightly 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.

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 substantially 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 considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mercedes VLE offers more seats – 7 vs 6.

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

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes VLE offers considerably 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 a bit 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 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
67,700 - 92,200 £
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
18.6 - 20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
657 - 707 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,900 - 3,161 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
795 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
-
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,999 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
497 - 711 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
276 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
203 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
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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