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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,058 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 447 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is only slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 450 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries a bit more – 465 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is far ahead 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
NIO ET5 Wagon
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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