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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Lucid Air?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • markedly cheaper

Lucid Air

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is markedly cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,029 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is barely more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 13.7 kWh/100km for the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers slightly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 128 km more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 700 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is markedly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 1,085 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, Lucid Air is marginally lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers somewhat more boot space – 627 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries somewhat more – 588 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Lucid Air

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lucid
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