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NIO EL6 vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Audi A7?

NIO EL6 vs Audi A7: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space
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Audi A7

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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.

NIO EL6 is moderately cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 461 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 A7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is noticeably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers a bit more boot space – 597 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 40 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 holds a decisive overall lead 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
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 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
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, 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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