Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro vs NIO ET5 Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) has a starting price of €79800, compared to the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…), which starts at €59500.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is a Liftback, whereas the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is a Sedan.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro NIO ET5 Standard Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €79800 €59500
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €32200
GCC Score 7.8 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro NIO ET5 Standard Range
Range (EPA) 607 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 716 km 456 km
Range (GCC) 588 km 382 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km 19.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.2 km/kWh 5.2 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.5 6.2

Charging

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) maxes out at 140 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 quattro NIO ET5 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 140 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8.1 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro NIO ET5 Standard Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 340 kW 360 kW
Motor Power (hp) 456 hp 483 hp
Motor Torque 855 Nm 700 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 4 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 7.4 7.1

Dimensions

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) has a longer body, while the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro NIO ET5 Standard Range
Length 4928 mm 4790 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2137 mm 2178 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1923 mm 1960 mm
Height 1455 mm 1499 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2888 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…), but the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro NIO ET5 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2360 kg 2215 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 502 l 386 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1330 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 27 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2100 kg 1400 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5.3
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