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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lexus RZ comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 408 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Lexus RZ?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lexus RZ: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lexus RZ

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  • marginally cheaper
  • barely lighter
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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.

Lexus RZ is marginally cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,886 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is marginally more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.7 kWh/100km for the Lexus RZ. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers markedly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 195 km more than the Lexus RZ.

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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 Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers visibly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers noticeably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 317 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RZ is barely lighter – 1,995 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is clearly superior 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 £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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Lexus RZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
505 - 540 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lexus
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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