Electric car comparison

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Audi Q8 SUV e-tron

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Current
Range
600 km*
Battery
94.9 kWh
DC charging
186 kW
0–100 km/h
5.4 s

Liftback · RWD · 5 seats

B A

Reference model

Audi Q8 SUV e-tron

Archive
Range
505 km*
Battery
106 kWh
DC charging
145 kW
0–100 km/h
5.6 s

SUV · AWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Leads
95 /100

Smart Score verdict

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads

15-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Audi Q8 SUV e-tron

80 /100
Score categoryA · A6 Sportback e-tronB · Q8 SUV e-tron
Range 25% weight 100/100 Leads 84/100
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 73/100
Efficiency 15% weight 100/100 Leads 75/100
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 96/100
Practicality 15% weight 95/100 95/100
EV capability 10% weight 60/100 60/100

Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Audi A6 Sportback e-tron B Reference model Audi Q8 SUV e-tron
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 600 km Better 505 km
Useable battery 94.9 kWh 106 kWh
Efficiency 158 Wh/km Better 210 Wh/km
One-stop range 718 km Better 515 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 22 kW 22 kW
Typical DC charging power 186 kW Better 145 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 21.0 min Better 31.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style Liftback SUV
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 529 L 631 L Better
Curb weight 2,250 kg 2,585 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 5.4 s Better 5.6 s
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 2,100 kg Better 1,800 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCA
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) No No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) No No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) No No
Bidirectional charging No No
Availability
Current status Current Archive
Available from September 2024 December 2022
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 5 stars 5 stars
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Audi A6 Sportback e-tron B Audi Q8 SUV e-tron
Country Germany From €62,800 Not listed
Country Netherlands From €63,990 Not listed
Country United Kingdom From £62,540 Not listed

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron trims

3 versions
  • A6 Sportback e-tron performance (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    600 km*
    Battery
    94.9 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • A6 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    570 km*
    Battery
    94.9 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • A6 Sportback e-tron (MY25)

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    485 km*
    Battery
    75.8 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
B

Model family

Audi Q8 SUV e-tron trims

2 versions
  • Q8 SUV e-tron 55 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2024
    Range
    505 km*
    Battery
    106 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q8 SUV e-tron 50 quattro

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2024
    Range
    425 km*
    Battery
    89 kWh
    Drive
    AWD

A6 Sportback e-tron vs Q8 SUV e-tron — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Audi Q8 SUV e-tron?

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 600 km of mixed-condition range and Audi Q8 SUV e-tron has 505 km. That gives Audi A6 Sportback e-tron a 95 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Audi Q8 SUV e-tron?

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is listed at 186 kW typical DC power and Audi Q8 SUV e-tron at 145 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Audi Q8 SUV e-tron?

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 15 points: 95/100 versus 80/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Audi Q8 SUV e-tron?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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