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Audi A8 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Audi A8 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,657 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 502 km more than the Audi A8.

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 A8 offers a bit 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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 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.

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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 A8 is a bit lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries visibly more – 700 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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.

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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
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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 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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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in 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 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
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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