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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Tesla Model S comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 1,020 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 94,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Tesla Model S?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Tesla Model S: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
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Tesla Model S

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,563 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model S is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model S offers markedly more range – reaching up to 744 km, about 184 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

Model S

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 Tesla Model S offers clearly more power – delivering 1,020 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 530 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model S is clearly faster – reaching 322 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 122 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Tesla Model S is only slightly lighter – 2,092 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers substantially more boot space – 799 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 349 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model S offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,828 L, about 528 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S 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.

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Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 744 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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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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jp Breugem
16 Dec 2025, 09:38:32

Reliable — now with nearly 400,000 km on the Model S, I’ve experienced few to no problems. Still using free Supercharging, it delivers a dependable, luxurious driving experience. Average consumption about 16 kWh/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
5,021 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
432 - 442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
670 - 1,020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Tesla
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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