Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs GMC Sierra EV
Premium vs Denali Max Range: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range GMC Sierra EV 478 mi vs 348 mi
Best value Audi A6 e-tron $66,700 vs $98,800
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 50 min
5-yr energy Audi A6 e-tron $4,700 vs $7,650
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
GMC Sierra EV
478 mi vs 348 mi
Value winner
Audi A6 e-tron
$192/mi vs $207/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
303 Wh/mi vs 495 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
GMC Sierra EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Denali Max Range |
| MSRP (USD) | $66,700 (better) | $98,800 |
| Range | 348 mi | 478 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh (better) | 495 Wh/mi • 2.02 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 215 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 270 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 19 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 50 min |
| Roadtrip score | 89.1 (better) | 76.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 157 mi (better) | 91 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 192 $/mi (better) | 207 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 106 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 57.5 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb | 10,000 lb (better) |
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if…
- You want the lower price: $66,700 vs $98,800 to start, $32,100 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 50 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,700 vs $7,650 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the GMC Sierra EV if…
- You drive long days: 478 vs 348 miles of rated range.
- You haul gear: 57.5 vs 18 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 10,000 lb vs 4,630 lb.
5-year energy cost: Audi A6 e-tron vs GMC Sierra EV
| Charging mix | Audi A6 e-tron | GMC Sierra EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi | 495 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,450 | $5,600 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,700 | $7,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,700 | $15,850 |
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
| Audi A6 e-tron | GMC Sierra EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 237 mi | 325 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 207 mi | 284 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 1 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 50 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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