Mercedes-Benz C vs NIO ET5
How the Mercedes-Benz C and the NIO ET5 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz C | NIO ET5 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 368 mi | 360 mi |
| Usable battery | 94 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 18.5 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Mercedes-Benz C | NIO ET5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 244 mi | 239 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 349 mi | 342 mi |
| Highway | 287 mi | 281 mi |
| City | 397 mi | 389 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Mercedes-Benz C
- Further in winter
- Mercedes-Benz C
- More efficient
- NIO ET5
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Mercedes-Benz C or the NIO ET5?
- On the EPA rating the Mercedes-Benz C is rated 368 mi and the NIO ET5 360 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 244 mi from the Mercedes-Benz C and 239 mi from the NIO ET5.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.