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Renault Master Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Renault Master Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

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.

Renault Master Bus is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,127 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is a bit faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Master Bus tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 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.

Seats: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Bus is barely lighter – 2,189 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Master Bus offers substantially more capacity – up to 4,840 L, about 3,540 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries significantly more – 1,254 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 789 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
Renault Master Bus
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Renault Master Bus

The Renault Master Bus is a no-nonsense people carrier that trades flash for practicality, offering generous space for passengers and luggage with a sensible, robust feel. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want comfort and reliability over glamour — think dependable transport with a dash of French charm and a wry smile.

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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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Renault Master Bus
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
NIO
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