USA EV Comparison: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance vs BMW i7 eDrive50

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) has a starting price of $105700, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is a Liftback, whereas the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) is a Sedan.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance BMW i7 eDrive50
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $105700
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $74444
GCC Score 7.5 6.6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance BMW i7 eDrive50
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 321 mi
Range (WLTP) 470 mi 380 mi
Range (GCC) 388 mi 316 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 105.7 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 101.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.5 kWh/100 mi 32.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.09 mi/kWh 3.11 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.9 7.7

Charging

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance BMW i7 eDrive50
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 200 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 8.4 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) has more power, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance BMW i7 eDrive50
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 280 kW 335 kW
Motor Power (hp) 375 hp 449 hp
Motor Torque 417 lb-ft 479 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.2 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 130 mph 127 mph
Performance Score 5.5 5.7

Dimensions

The BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…).

The BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance BMW i7 eDrive50
Length 194 in 212.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.1 in 86.3 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.7 in 76.8 in
Height 57.3 in 60.8 in
Wheelbase 116.1 in 126.6 in

Cargo and Towing

While the trunks are the same size in both cars, the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) provides more cargo room when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…), but the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4630 lb, whereas the BMW i7 eDrive50 (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance BMW i7 eDrive50
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4960 lb 5917 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.7 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 47 ft3 17.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 4630 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5.7
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