Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S vs Porsche Taycan 4S

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) has a starting price of $78700, compared to the Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…), which starts at $118500.

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…) is a Sedan.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S Porsche Taycan 4S
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Germany
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $78700 $118500
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $109881
GCC Score 7.8 6.8

Range and Efficiency

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S Porsche Taycan 4S
Range (EPA) 324 mi 252 mi
Range (WLTP) 419 mi 346 mi
Range (GCC) 341 mi 267 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 89 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 82.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.8 kWh/100 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.59 mi/kWh 3.24 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.9 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 270 kW.

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…) is limited to 9.6 kW.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S Porsche Taycan 4S
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 9.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 270 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 8.4 7.9

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) has more power, the Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S Porsche Taycan 4S
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 405 kW 400 kW
Motor Power (hp) 543 hp 536 hp
Motor Torque 631 lb-ft 513 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.7 s 3.5 s
Top Speed 149 mph 155 mph
Performance Score 8 7.8

Dimensions

The Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S Porsche Taycan 4S
Length 194 in 195.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.1 in 84.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.7 in 77.4 in
Height 57.3 in 54.3 in
Wheelbase 116.1 in 114.2 in

Cargo and Towing

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 4630 lb, whereas the Porsche Taycan 4S (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S Porsche Taycan 4S
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5291 lb 4802 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.7 ft3 14.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 47 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1 ft3 3 ft3
Towing Capacity 4630 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5
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