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NIO EL8 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Porsche Cayenne?

NIO EL8 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • visibly cheaper
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • 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.

NIO EL8 is visibly cheaper – starting at 71,100 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 158 km more than the NIO EL8.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 653 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the NIO EL8 takes 4.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

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 EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is noticeably lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 483 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more boot space – 781 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 516 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries somewhat more – 705 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne stands well ahead of its rival 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 £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
-
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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