Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Audi A6 e-tron 392 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $67,195 vs $42,490
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Audi A6 e-tron 6.6 vs 3.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Audi A6 e-tron
392 mi vs 363 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $171/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi A6 e-tron
91.2 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,195 | $42,490 |
| Range | 392 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 270 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 93.5 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 164 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 171 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Audi A6 e-tron if you want the longer rated range (392 mi vs 363 mi).
- Choose Audi A6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 36 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $171/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi A6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 3.4).
Audi A6 e-tron6.6 Tesla Model 33.4 270 kW21 min 208 kW36 min
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