Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Audi A6 e-tron
RWD vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Audi A6 e-tron 348 mi vs 313 mi
Best value Acura ZDX $64,500 vs $66,700
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 33 min
5-yr energy Audi A6 e-tron $5,700 vs $4,700
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Audi A6 e-tron
348 mi vs 313 mi
Value winner
Audi A6 e-tron
$192/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
303 Wh/mi vs 370 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Audi A6 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Premium |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 (better) | $66,700 |
| Range | 313 mi | 348 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh | 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 94.9 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 190 kW | 270 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 21 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 75 | 89.1 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi | 157 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 192 $/mi (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft (better) | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 4,630 lb (better) |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You haul gear: 29 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if…
- You drive long days: 348 vs 313 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 33 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,700 vs $5,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You tow: rated for 4,630 lb vs 3,501 lb.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Audi A6 e-tron
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Audi A6 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 303 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $3,450 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $4,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $9,700 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Audi A6 e-tron | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 237 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 207 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 40 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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