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NIO ET5 vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 or Ford Mustang Convertible?

NIO ET5 vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

NIO ET5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,200 £.

Mustang Convertible

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 offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 446 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

ET5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Convertible is moderately lighter – 1,876 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 339 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
NIO ET5
Ford Mustang Convertible

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Dimensions and Body

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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NIO ET5
Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
386 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Ford
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