NIO ET7 VS MERCEDES-BENZ E 350EL: CHINESE EV TAKES ON GERMAN LEGEND

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The NIO ET7 is put head-to-head against the Mercedes-Benz E 350eL, a plug-in hybrid E-Class exclusive to the Chinese market. The reviewer highlights the ET7's impressive exterior styling, achieving a low drag coefficient, and its spacious, airy interior with comfortable, feature-rich seats. While the interior materials are generally premium, the 'karoon' material on the center console is noted as a slight disappointment, feeling less premium than the Mercedes' wood trim. The ET7's performance is lauded as blistering quick and smooth, thanks to standard air suspension, significantly outperforming the E-Class in acceleration. However, the handling is described as front-drive biased with some plowing in corners, and the steering and brake feel are less refined than the Mercedes. The reviewer praises the ET7's advanced driver assistance system, Neopilot, which includes lidar, and its comfortable ride, making it a strong contender in the premium sedan segment, despite Mercedes-Benz's long-standing reputation.