Current
- Range
- 600 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- DC charging
- 186 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
Liftback · RWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAudi A6 Sportback e-tron vs Citroën C5 Aircross
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 370 km*
- Battery
- 73 kWh
- DC charging
- 90 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
SUV · FWD · 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.
A
Leads
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
96
/100
Smart Score verdict
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads
28-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Citroën C5 Aircross
68
/100
| Score category | A · A6 Sportback e-tron | B · C5 Aircross |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 62/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 55/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 80/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 61/100 |
| Practicality 15% weight | 98/100 Leads | 87/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 60/100 | 80/100 Leads |
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.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | B Reference model Citroën C5 Aircross |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 600 km Better | 370 km |
| Useable battery | 94.9 kWh | 73 kWh |
| Efficiency | 158 Wh/km Better | 197 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 718 km Better | 388 km |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 22 kW Better | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 186 kW Better | 90 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 21.0 min Better | 34.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes Better | No |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Liftback | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 529 L | 565 L Better |
| Curb weight | 2,250 kg | 2,184 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 | 8.9 s |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 2,100 kg Better | 1,250 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | No | Yes Better |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | September 2024 | July 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars Better | 4 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 Citroën C5 Aircross |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €62,800 | From €42,590 |
| Country Netherlands | From €63,990 | From €39,490 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £62,540 | From £30,315 |
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.
Model family
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron trims
-
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
Model family
Citroën C5 Aircross trims
-
C5 Aircross Comfort Range
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 370 km*
- Battery
- 73 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
-
C5 Aircross Long Range
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 96.9 kWh
- Drive
- FWD
A6 Sportback e-tron vs C5 Aircross — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Citroën C5 Aircross?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 600 km of mixed-condition range and Citroën C5 Aircross has 370 km. That gives Audi A6 Sportback e-tron a 230 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Citroën C5 Aircross?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron is listed at 186 kW typical DC power and Citroën C5 Aircross at 90 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Audi A6 Sportback e-tron or Citroën C5 Aircross?
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 28 points: 96/100 versus 68/100. 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 Citroën C5 Aircross?
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.