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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

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?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • 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:

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.

Vito Transporter

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 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.

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, 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 km
NIO ET5 Wagon
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Vito Transporter

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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NIO ET5 Wagon
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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