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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Audi A5 Avant comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 41,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Audi A5 Avant?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Audi A5 Avant: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Audi A5 Avant

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly 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

ET5 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi A5 Avant costs 41,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 900 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 452 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

A5 Avant

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 A5 Avant offers noticeably 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 Avant is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the NIO ET5 Wagon takes 4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

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 Avant is noticeably lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers somewhat more boot space – 450 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 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.

from £40,700
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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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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The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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10 May 2026, 10:01:51

I do a lot of highway and generally long distance driving where A5 is superior to BMW 3.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
Audi A5 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
47 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
361 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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 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 drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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