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Renault Master Transporter vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or NIO ET5?

Renault Master Transporter vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely lighter
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NIO ET5

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  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Master Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,067 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 142 km more than the Renault Master Transporter.

ET5

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 significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 9.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 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: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is barely lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,371 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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
Renault Master Transporter
NIO ET5

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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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Renault Master Transporter
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
NIO
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