Global EV Comparison: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S vs A6 Sportback e-tron quattro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) has a starting price of €99500, compared to the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…), which starts at €79800.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.
| Property | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €99500 | €79800 |
| GCC Score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Range and Efficiency
Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.
| Property | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 521 km | 607 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 675 km | 716 km |
| Range (GCC) | 548 km | 588 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 94.9 kWh | 94.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.3 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.77 km/kWh | 6.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.7 | 9.4 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 270 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 270 kW | 270 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.4 | 8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 405 kW | 340 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 543 hp | 456 hp |
| Motor Torque | 855 Nm | 855 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.7 s |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 7 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2024-…) and Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (2024-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4928 mm | 4928 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2137 mm | 2137 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1923 mm | 1923 mm |
| Height | 1455 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2100 kg).
| Property | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron S | Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2400 kg | 2360 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 502 l | 502 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1330 l | 1330 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 27 l | 27 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2100 kg | 2100 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.7 | 5.7 |
