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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) has a starting price of $42490, 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 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) is a Sedan.
Property
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
2024-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Germany Country of Manufacture
USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
USA Market Availability
Price USA (New)
- Price USA (New)
$42490 Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
$35000 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
7.6 GCC Score
6.9 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…).
Property
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA)
- Range (EPA)
363 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
470 mi Range (WLTP)
- Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
388 mi Range (GCC)
345 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
100 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
78.1 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
94.9 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
75 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
24.5 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
21.7 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
4.09 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.6 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
9.9 Range and Efficiency Score
10 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) 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 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) maxes out at 250 kW.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.
Property
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11.5 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
270 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
250 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
800 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
Charging Score
8.4 Charging Score
7.4 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has more power, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.
Property
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
280 kW Motor Power (kW)
250 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
375 hp Motor Power (hp)
335 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
417 lb-ft Motor Torque
332 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
5.2 s 0-60 mph
4.9 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
130 mph Top Speed
125 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
5.5 Performance Score
5.1 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…).
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Length
194 in Length
186 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
84.1 in Width (with Mirrors)
82.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
75.7 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
72.8 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
57.3 in Height
56.3 in Height
Wheelbase
116.1 in Wheelbase
113.2 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4630 lb, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.