Global EV Comparison: Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 vs NIO EL7 Long Range

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) has a starting price of €200634, compared to the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…), which starts at €94900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 127 kW.

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) has more power, the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…).

The Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The NIO EL7 Long Range (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…).