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Audi A6 Avant vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (381 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Audi A6 Avant vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO ET5 Wagon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 Avant is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers markedly more range – reaching up to 724 km, about 164 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers noticeably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 381 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers somewhat more torque with 700 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

A6 Avant

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 A6 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers a bit more boot space – 503 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant has only a minor advantage 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 381 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.5 - 14.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 724 km
Audi A6 Avant
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Audi A6 Avant
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 14.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 - 724 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,875 - 1,923 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
500 - 570 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 381 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 280 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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