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Audi A5 Sportback vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or NIO EL6?

Audi A5 Sportback vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,657 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 419 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

EL6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers moderately more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers significantly more boot space – 597 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries moderately more – 530 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 529 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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