Audi A6 e-tron vs Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Audi A6 e-tron leads on fast-charge peak.
Wagon
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
No US price yet
88/100#5 of 80 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
87/100#7 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-tronModel STesla Model S
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+15 mi· 4%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 8%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.3 cu ft· 41%
- Power- best on this row+220 kW· 79%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s faster· 40%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row0.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| 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: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: e-tron | version not named |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Model S Plaid | |
| 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 | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronTesla Model S
Range
100100Charging
8364Performance
60100Practicality
7389
How much is each in the US?
No US prices yet for either car
US EV incentivesQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model SModel S
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 15 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Where next
- Tesla Model SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Audi A6 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 41 sources
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