Global EV Comparison: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro vs Lucid Air Sapphire

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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 Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…), which starts at €250000.

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is a Sedan.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Lucid Air Sapphire
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany USA, Saudi Arabia
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €79800 €250000
GCC Score 7.5 8

Range and Efficiency

While the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…).

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Lucid Air Sapphire
Range (EPA) 607 km 687 km
Range (WLTP) 716 km 700 km
Range (GCC) 588 km 624 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 120 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94.9 kWh 118 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.1 kWh/100 km 18.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.2 km/kWh 5.29 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.4 8.7

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced powertrain architecture, operating at 800 V and 900 V, respectively.

The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 300 kW, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) maxes out at 270 kW.

The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Lucid Air Sapphire
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 270 kW 300 kW
Architecture 800 V 900 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 10

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Lucid Air Sapphire
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 340 kW 908 kW
Motor Power (hp) 456 hp 1218 hp
Motor Torque 855 Nm 1940 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 2 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 330 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 8.7

Dimensions

The Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Lucid Air Sapphire
Length 4928 mm 5005 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2137 mm 2195 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1923 mm 1990 mm
Height 1455 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) 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 A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2100 kg, whereas the Lucid Air Sapphire (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro Lucid Air Sapphire
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2360 kg 2420 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 502 l 456 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1330 l 627 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 27 l 283 l
Towing Capacity 2100 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.7 5.1
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