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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
53800 - 98700 £
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Price
40700 - 58700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh
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Electric Range
572 - 754 km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2175 - 2400 kg
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Curb weight
2265 - 2285 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
4928 mm
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Length
4790 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Width
1960 mm
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Height
1465 - 1487 mm
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Height
1499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1330 L
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Max trunk capacity
1300 L
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
NIO
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The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.