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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs NIO ET5 Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (551 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (53800 £ vs 40700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

NIO ET5 Wagon

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.

NIO ET5 Wagon has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40700 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: with 13.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the NIO ET5 Wagon with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.60 kWh.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback performs evident better – achieving up to 754 km, about 194 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 has a a bit edge – offering 551 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback performs a bit better – 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: Audi A6 e-tron Sportback pulls somewhat stronger with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

A6 e-tron Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is hardly perceptible lighter – 2175 kg compared to 2265 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers to a small extent more room – 502 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback performs slight better – up to 1330 L, which is about 30 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback slight takes the win – 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 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.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
NIO ET5 Wagon

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from about £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
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km

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 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 Sportback
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
53800 - 98700 £
Price
40700 - 58700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
572 - 754 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2175 - 2400 kg
Curb weight
2265 - 2285 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4928 mm
Length
4790 mm
Width
1923 mm
Width
1960 mm
Height
1465 - 1487 mm
Height
1499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1330 L
Max trunk capacity
1300 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
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.