Comparison

Audi A6 e-tron vs Nissan Ariya

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Audi A6 e-tron 392 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $67,195 vs $44,370
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Audi A6 e-tron 8.5 vs 1.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Audi A6 e-tron
392 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $171/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
290 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi A6 e-tron
91.2 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Audi A6 e-tron Nissan Ariya
Trim used Premium EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh
MSRP (USD) $67,195 $44,370
Range 392 mi 289 mi
Efficiency 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 94.9 kWh 87 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 270 kW 178 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 21 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 93.5 65.5
Miles added (15 min est.) 164 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 171 $/mi 154 $/mi
Top speed 131 mph 99 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 17 cu ft
Tow rating 4,630 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Audi A6 e-tron if you want the longer rated range (392 mi vs 289 mi).
  • Choose Audi A6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 35 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $171/mi).

Weighted verdict

Audi A6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

Audi A6 e-tron8.5 Nissan Ariya1.5 270 kW21 min 178 kW35 min

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