Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model S 392 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Audi A6 e-tron $67,195 vs $86,630
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Audi A6 e-tron 6.3 vs 3.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 392 mi
Value winner
Audi A6 e-tron
$171/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 290 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
92.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,195 | $86,630 |
| Range | 392 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 270 kW | 250 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 93.5 | 88.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 164 mi | 120 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 171 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model S 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 31 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi A6 e-tron looks better ($171/mi vs $211/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi A6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.3 vs 3.7).
Audi A6 e-tron6.3 Tesla Model S3.7 270 kW21 min 250 kW31 min
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