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Peugeot 508 SW vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (45,600 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 SW or NIO EL6?

Peugeot 508 SW vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Peugeot 508 SW

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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

508 SW

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 508 SW is only slightly cheaper – starting at 45,600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 257 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 477 km more than the Peugeot 508 SW.

EL6

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 EL6 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 360 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Peugeot 508 SW takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 SW is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

508 SW

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 508 SW is somewhat lighter – 1,846 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers moderately more boot space – 597 L compared to 530 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 SW offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,780 L, about 350 L more than the NIO EL6.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 454 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Peugeot 508 SW
NIO EL6

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Peugeot 508 SW

The Peugeot 508 SW dresses up as a sleek estate, blending Parisian flair with usable loadspace so you don't have to choose between style and weekend practicality. Inside it's a driver-focused cabin with quality materials and clever packaging that makes it a sensible, slightly mischievous choice for buyers who want an executive feel without the buttoned-up seriousness.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Peugeot 508 SW
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,600 - 61,800 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 52 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
38 - 45 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,846 - 1,967 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
530 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,420 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,780 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
373 - 454 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
NIO
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