Global EV Comparison: NIO ET5 Touring Long Range vs Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) has a starting price of €68500, compared to the Audi A6 Avant e-tron quattro (2024-…), which starts at €81450.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Wagon.

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-…).

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.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The NIO ET5 Touring Long Range (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

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.

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-…).