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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Audi A7?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Audi A7: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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Audi A7

  • somewhat more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is only slightly cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,200 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 686 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 A7 offers somewhat more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is slightly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers barely more torque with 855 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

A6 e-tron 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.

Seats: Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is markedly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers barely more boot space – 535 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,390 L, about 60 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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 £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km
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Audi A7

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Audi
Is the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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