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NIO EL6 vs Audi A5 Sportback comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Audi A5 Sportback?

NIO EL6 vs Audi A5 Sportback: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Audi A5 Sportback

  • a bit cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

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

Audi A5 Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,657 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 419 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

A5 Sportback

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 A5 Sportback offers visibly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

EL6

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 A5 Sportback is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries slightly more – 530 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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.

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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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
Audi A5 Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 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
84 - 110 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
45 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
331 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
475 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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
150 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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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