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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or NIO EL7?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter

NIO EL7

  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more trunk space

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,514 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is significantly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 253 km more than the NIO EL7.

EL7

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 NIO EL7 offers somewhat more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is moderately faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the NIO EL7 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 Sportback delivers marginally 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is a bit lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL7 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,545 L, about 215 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is far ahead 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
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
NIO EL7

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Dimensions and Body

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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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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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