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Audi A7 vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or NIO EL6?

Audi A7 vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Audi A7

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

A7

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 EL6 is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 461 km more than the Audi A7.

EL6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers visibly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers somewhat more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is markedly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers moderately more boot space – 597 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 40 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Audi A7
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Audi A7
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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