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 availableRange 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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