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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Porsche Macan?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Porsche Macan

  • very slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,486 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 169 km more than the Porsche Macan.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan offers very slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers slightly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 100 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 slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers marginally more boot space – 502 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries very slightly more – 500 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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Wonderful car very confortable and smooth driving

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
89,300 £
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
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
585 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
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
470 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
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
420 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
Porsche
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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