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Audi A5 Sportback vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or NIO ET7?

Audi A5 Sportback vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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NIO ET7

  • barely more power
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,714 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 474 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

ET7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers barely more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO ET7 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 825 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is markedly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 664 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers moderately more boot space – 445 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries somewhat more – 530 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is decisively ahead 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
-
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
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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