Chery E5 vs Nissan X-Trail

The Chery E5 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan X-Trail opens at $37,750. That makes the Nissan X-Trail the more affordable entry point by $240.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,789 and $41,525 respectively.

The Chery E5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Nissan X-Trail, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Chery E5 and Nissan X-Trail hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan X-Trail packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Chery E5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery E5 and 7 in the Nissan X-Trail.

The Chery E5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan X-Trail gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery E5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Nissan X-Trail. The Nissan X-Trail counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery E5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 155kW and 288Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Nissan X-Trail lines up making 135kW and 244Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Chery E5 has the clear power advantage at 155kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery E5 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery E5 measures 4,424mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 256mm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail at 4,680mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan X-Trail generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the Chery E5 and 205L in the Nissan X-Trail, giving the Chery E5 a 195L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years (Chery E5) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan X-Trail). The Chery E5 has longer coverage.