Global EV Comparison: Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro vs Lexus RZ 500e
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General Info
Although the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe. The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30888 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | Lexus RZ 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | Belgium, China | Japan |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30888 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has a larger battery, the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | Lexus RZ 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 351 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 500 km |
| Range (GCC) | 351 km | 425 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 95 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.5 kWh | 69.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24.6 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.06 km/kWh | 6.13 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.1 | 7.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 155 kW, while the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | Lexus RZ 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 155 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 7.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) has more power, the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | Lexus RZ 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), IM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 300 kW | 280 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 402 hp | 375 hp |
| Motor Torque | 664 Nm | 435 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Dimensions
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…).
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | Lexus RZ 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4901 mm | 4805 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1935 mm | 1895 mm |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm | 2850 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) 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 e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022), but the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro (2020-2022) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…).
| Property | Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro | Lexus RZ 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2565 kg | 2100 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 615 l | 522 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1655 l | 1451 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
