Audi A6 e-tron vs NIO ET5T (Touring)
The Audi A6 e-tron leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ET5T (Touring) leads on cargo space.
Wagon
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
No US price yet
88/100#5 of 80 · Everyday
Wagon
NIO ET5 Touring (100 kWh, inkl. Batterie)
1 of 8 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
70/100#95 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-tronET5T (Touring)NIO ET5T (Touring)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+145 kW· 116%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1 cu ft· 5%
- Power- best on this row+80 kW· 29%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 15%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 15%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | NIO ET5T (Touring) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: 2026 ET5T · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Base | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: e-tron | version: Base |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Pick the NIO ET5T (Touring) if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronNIO ET5T (Touring)
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.84Charging
8345Performance
60100Practicality
7376
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 348 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Audi A6 e-tron
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 30 minversion: Base
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- NIO ET5T (Touring)
- 125 kW
- Ahead by
- 145 kW
Where next
Compare with others
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 37 sources
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