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Audi A8 vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or NIO EL6?

Audi A8 vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,514 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 471 km more than the Audi A8.

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 A8 offers moderately more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A8

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is marginally lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers markedly more boot space – 597 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is clearly superior 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
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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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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NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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