USA EV Comparison: NIO ET5 Touring Long Range vs Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro
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General Info
While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Wagon.
| Property | NIO ET5 Touring Long Range | Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany |
| Body Style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 7.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…).
| Property | NIO ET5 Touring Long Range | Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 348 mi | 426 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 290 mi | 350 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 90 kWh | 94.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 31 kWh/100 mi | 27.1 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.22 mi/kWh | 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.2 | 9 |
Charging
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 180 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | NIO ET5 Touring Long Range | Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 270 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7 | 8.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
| Property | NIO ET5 Touring Long Range | Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 360 kW | 340 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 483 hp | 456 hp |
| Motor Torque | 516 lb-ft | 631 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.8 s | 4.3 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.1 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) has a longer body, while the NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | NIO ET5 Touring Long Range | Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.6 in | 194 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 85.7 in | 84.1 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.2 in | 75.7 in |
| Height | 59 in | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 116.1 in |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…), but the NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…).
| Property | NIO ET5 Touring Long Range | Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5037 lb | 5225 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 15.9 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.9 ft3 | 50.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3086 lb | 4630 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.3 | 6.7 |
