Mercedes-Benz EQC vs NIO EC6
The NIO EC6 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
EQC 400 4MATIC (Germany, 2021 base model)
1 of 3 versions
Germany · checked Feb 17, 2021 · media.mercedes-benz.com
42/100#249 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
All-New EC6 Standard range battery (75 kWh)
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
42/100#249 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EQCMercedes-Benz EQCEC6NIO EC6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+70 kW· 64%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.3 cu ft· 19%
- Power- best on this row+60 kW· 20%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 11%
- Torque- best on this row+45 lb-ft· 9%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz EQC | NIO EC6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version not named | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 100-kWh-Batterie | |
| AC charging | version not named | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: 100-kWh-Batterie |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz EQCNIO EC6
Range
68- Different test cycles - not compared.65Charging
1545Performance
8189Practicality
5059
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 255 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- NIO EC6
- 314 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- NIO EC6
- version: 100-kWh-Batterie
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO EC6
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- NIO EC6
- Ahead by
- 70 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Mercedes-Benz EQC
- NIO EC6
- 4.4 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Mercedes-Benz EQC vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 29 sources
Every source link (45)
- https://www.mbusa.com/content/mb-nafta/en_us/vehicles/class/eqc/suv.html?msockid=1595ff2d2ca066f83bf8e9412d6d6714
- https://www.mbusa.com/content/mb-nafta/en_us/vehicles/class/eqc/suv.html
- https://www.mbusa.com/en/future-vehicles/eqc.
- https://www.mbusa.com/en/future-vehicles/eqc
- https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/mercedes-benz/eqc/0776/
- https://www.arenaev.com/mercedes_eqc_400_4matic_2021-specs-61.php
- https://www.mercedesonlease.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/EQC-Class.pdf
- https://mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/assets/documents/original/45350-EQCupdate10240229v1290224online.pdf
- https://www.mercedes-benz.de/passengercars/models/discontinued/eqc.html
- https://www.electrifying.com/used-reviews/mercedes/eqc/review
- https://static.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com/css-oom-assets/en-mt/pdf/mercedes-eqc-suv-2021-january-n293-mbux-owners-manual-1.pdf
- https://www.drivingelectric.com/mercedes-benz/eqc/range
- https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/long-term-tests/mercedes-benz/eqc/
- https://mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/assets/documents/original/41888-20190508PressemappeMercedesBenzEQCENG.docx
- https://gebrauchtwagen.mercedes-benz.de/vehicle?GP001012_Mercedes-Benz_EQC_400_4Matic=&language=de-DE&vehicle=19087083
- https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/eqc
- https://media.mercedes-benz.com/article/3d82c93e-b82c-43a2-be03-e4902f1b7dc7
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/mercedes-benz/eqc/293/294016/
- https://www.greencarscompare.com/car/mercedes-eqc-2019/specs/
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/mercedes-benz/mercedes-eqc-elektro-suv/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_EQC
- https://greencarscompare.com/car/mercedes-eqc-2019/
- https://www.nio.com/de_DE/news/202310190000
- https://www.nio.com/de_DE/el6
- https://www.nio.com/news/20250516001
- https://www.nio.com/cdn-static/luban/nextjs/images/default-large-files/NIO_EL6_DE_Pricelist_202401
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2023/art_fc94d84beeac4aedaee235d0d141e1a1.html
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2024/art_b1d6e07d8be2458bbba1155695d85c22.html
- https://www.nio.cn/ec6
- https://www.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/61552.html?from=m&platform-key=pc&pvareaid=3290231
- https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/nio/el6/1054/
- https://www.nio.com/news/all-new-EC6-launch
- https://m.xchuxing.com/article/93579
- https://www.nio.cn/news/20230915001
- https://price.pcauto.com.cn/s49242/config.html
- https://car.m.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/66806.html
- https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/16/nio-launches-revised-es6-ec6-more-upgrades-than-appear-from-37200-usd/
- https://cnevpost.com/2025/08/29/nio-full-lineup-standard-100-kwh-pack-price-cuts/
- https://www.nio.cn/test-drive/ec6
- https://order-front-h5.nio.com/configuration-detail/index?fix_font=true&is_nav_show=false&model_code=EC6&scene=office&wv=lg
- https://data.carnewschina.com/database/nio/nio-ec6/2024/params
- https://www.sina.cn/gc/article/nivysyi5383004.html
- https://www.nio.com/en_US/news/all-new-EC6-launch
- https://m.zol.com/shop_2192244/42003452.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nio_EC6