Global EV Comparison: NIO EL8 Standard Range vs Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €94900, compared to the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…), which starts at €200634.

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 EL8 Standard Range (2024-…).

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 EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) maxes out at 140 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 EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) has more power, the NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) and Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…) are about the same size.

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

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

The NIO EL8 Standard Range (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Mercedes EQS SUV Maybach 680 (2024-…).