Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron S vs BYD Tang Flagship
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) for as low as €41590, while the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) begins at €46849.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi e-tron S | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €41590 | €46849 |
| GCC Score | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi e-tron S | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 335 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 374 km | 400 km |
| Range (GCC) | 315 km | 340 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 88 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.5 kWh | 86.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 27.5 kWh/100 km | 25.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.64 km/kWh | 3.94 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.1 | 3.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) maxes out at 120 kW.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | Audi e-tron S | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 5.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has more power, the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi e-tron S | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), 2 IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 370 kW | 380 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 496 hp | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 973 Nm | 680 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 5.9 |
Dimensions
The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022).
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi e-tron S | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4902 mm | 4870 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2180 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1976 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1629 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2820 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) provides more trunk space, but both cars have an identical maximum cargo capacity with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi e-tron S (2020-2022), but the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron S (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024).
| Property | Audi e-tron S | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2730 kg | 2489 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 660 l | 235 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1655 l | 1655 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 50 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.8 |
