Compare performance (490 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Mercedes Vito Transporter?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes Vito Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,932 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 86 km more than the Mercedes Vito Transporter.
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 ET5 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is markedly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.
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, Mercedes Vito Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 5,300 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries significantly more – 884 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 419 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Transporter has only a minor advantage 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.
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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The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 222 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
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Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,790 mm
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Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Height
1,499 mm
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Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Payload
547 - 884 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
490 HP
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Power HP
102 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
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Torque
700 Nm
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Torque
270 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
360 kW
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Power kW
75 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
NIO
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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