Global EV Comparison: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of €75600, compared to the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…), which starts at €44990.

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-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China, USA
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €75600 €44990
GCC Score 7.5 7.2

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) 584 km
Range (WLTP) 756 km 702 km
Range (GCC) 624 km 576 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km 13 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.58 km/kWh 7.68 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.8 10

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.

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 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 250 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 8.4 7.2

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 0-100 km/h time.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 280 kW 250 kW
Motor Power (hp) 375 hp 335 hp
Motor Torque 565 Nm 450 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.4 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 201 km/h
Performance Score 5.5 5.1

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 4928 mm 4724 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2137 mm 2089 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1923 mm 1850 mm
Height 1455 mm 1431 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

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

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Performance Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2250 kg 1822 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 502 l 594 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1330 l 977 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 27 l 88 l
Towing Capacity 2100 kg 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5.1
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