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Audi A7 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Audi A7 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Audi A7

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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 ET5 Wagon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,314 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 492 km more than the Audi A7.

ET5 Wagon

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 Audi A7 offers clearly 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 somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers a bit 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 ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers a bit more boot space – 535 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,390 L, about 90 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 435 - 560 km
Audi A7
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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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 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 A7
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 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
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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 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
-
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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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