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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • visibly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 Wagon is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,528 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers markedly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 156 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

ET5 Wagon

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 Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers somewhat more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is slightly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Avant is only slightly lighter – 2,185 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers somewhat more boot space – 502 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,422 L, about 122 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant stands well ahead of its rival 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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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 e-tron Avant
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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