Comparison

Audi A6 e-tron vs Rivian R1S

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

Best range Rivian R1S 392 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Audi A6 e-tron $67,195 vs $102,190
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 49 min
Weighted profile Audi A6 e-tron 6.1 vs 4

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Rivian R1S
410 mi vs 392 mi
Value winner
Audi A6 e-tron
$171/mi vs $249/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 49 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
290 Wh/mi vs 399 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1S
126.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Audi A6 e-tron Rivian R1S
Trim used Premium Dual Max (22in)
MSRP (USD) $67,195 $102,190
Range 392 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh 399 Wh/mi • 2.51 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 94.9 kWh 142.3 kWh
Seats 5 7
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 270 kW 496 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 21 min 49 min
Roadtrip score 93.5 68.4
Miles added (15 min est.) 164 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 171 $/mi 249 $/mi
Top speed 131 mph 125 mph
Cargo 18 cu ft 18 cu ft
Tow rating 4,630 lb 7,716 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Rivian R1S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 392 mi).
  • Choose Audi A6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 49 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Audi A6 e-tron looks better ($171/mi vs $249/mi).

Weighted verdict

Audi A6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.1 vs 4).

Audi A6 e-tron6.1 Rivian R1S4 270 kW21 min 496 kW49 min

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