Compare performance (571 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (91400 £ vs 40700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or NIO ET5 Wagon?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
NIO ET5 Wagon has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40700 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50657 £.
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 has a to a small extent edge – offering 571 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Audi A8 performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A8 pulls to a small extent stronger with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Audi A8 is somewhat lighter – 2035 kg compared to 2265 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi A8 offers to a small extent more room – 505 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
When it comes to payload, Audi A8 noticeable takes the win – 700 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.
The NIO ET5 Wagon proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
NIO ET5 Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
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
91400 - 134900 £
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Price
40700 - 58700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 11.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
183 - 260 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
82 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2035 - 2295 kg
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Curb weight
2265 - 2285 kg
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Trunk capacity
505 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
5190 - 5320 mm
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Length
4790 mm
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Width
1945 mm
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Width
1960 mm
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Height
1473 - 1488 mm
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Height
1499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1300 L
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Payload
540 - 700 kg
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
286 - 571 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
2967 - 3996 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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 A8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.