Global EV Comparison: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro vs Q6 e-tron quattro

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a starting price of €87300, compared to the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…), which starts at €74700.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Years of Production 2022-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Belgium, China Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €87300 €74700
Price Europe (Used) €62890 €71970
GCC Score 6.5 7.6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Range (EPA) 459 km 494 km
Range (WLTP) 582 km 625 km
Range (GCC) 455 km 496 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 114 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 106 kWh 94.9 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 23.3 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.29 km/kWh 5.23 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 7.7

Charging

The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 270 kW, while the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) maxes out at 170 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 270 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.8 8.4

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), IM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 285 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 382 hp
Motor Torque 664 Nm 855 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.6 s 5.9 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 5.6 6

Dimensions

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) has a longer body, while the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Length 4915 mm 4771 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2193 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1937 mm 1939 mm
Height 1633 mm 1685 mm
Wheelbase 2928 mm 2889 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…).

Property Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2585 kg 2240 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 569 l 526 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1637 l 1517 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 62 l 64 l
Towing Capacity 1800 kg 2400 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.8
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