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NIO EL6 vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Audi A4 Avant?

NIO EL6 vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Audi A4 Avant

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,615 £.

A4 Avant

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 NIO EL6 offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is noticeably faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers a bit more torque with 700 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

EL6

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 620 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers somewhat more boot space – 597 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A4 Avant offers barely more capacity – up to 1,495 L, about 65 L more than the NIO EL6.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is barely ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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