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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mercedes G-Class comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 106,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Mercedes G-Class?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mercedes G-Class: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes G-Class

  • slightly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Mercedes G-Class costs 106,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,876 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 28 kWh/100km for the Mercedes G-Class. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 81 km more than the Mercedes G-Class.

G-Class

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 Mercedes G-Class offers slightly more power – delivering 605 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes G-Class takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes G-Class delivers clearly more torque with 1,164 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 464 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,485 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes G-Class offers markedly more boot space – 640 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes G-Class carries markedly more – 715 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is decisively ahead 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
106,600 - 171,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,485 - 3,085 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,931 - 1,984 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
115 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, 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
490 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
760 - 1,164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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