Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs Lexus RZ
Premium vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Audi A6 e-tron 348 mi vs 301 mi
Best value Lexus RZ $46,000 vs $66,700
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,700 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Audi A6 e-tron
348 mi vs 301 mi
Value winner
Lexus RZ
$153/mi vs $192/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 303 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi A6 e-tron
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Audi A6 e-tron
5.3 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | 350e (18-inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $66,700 | $46,000 (better) |
| Range | 348 mi (better) | 301 mi |
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 89.1 (better) | 75.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 157 mi (better) | 93 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 192 $/mi | 153 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3 s (better) | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if…
- You drive long days: 348 vs 301 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 30 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 4,630 lb vs 1,653 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.3 vs 7.1 seconds.
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You want the lower price: $46,000 vs $66,700 to start, $20,700 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,700 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Audi A6 e-tron vs Lexus RZ
| Charging mix | Audi A6 e-tron | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi | 266 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,450 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,700 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,700 | $8,500 |
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 | Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 237 mi | 205 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 207 mi | 179 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 60 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.
Related comparisons
All comparisons BMW i4 Audi A6 e-tron vs BMW i4 • Lexus RZ vs BMW i4 ›
BMW i5 Audi A6 e-tron vs BMW i5 • Lexus RZ vs BMW i5 ›
Mercedes-Benz EQE Audi A6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz EQE • Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz EQE ›
Tesla Model 3 Audi A6 e-tron vs Tesla Model 3 • Lexus RZ vs Tesla Model 3 ›
Honda Prologue Audi A6 e-tron vs Honda Prologue • Lexus RZ vs Honda Prologue ›
Chevrolet Blazer EV Audi A6 e-tron vs Chevrolet Blazer EV • Lexus RZ vs Chevrolet Blazer EV ›
Nissan Ariya Audi A6 e-tron vs Nissan Ariya • Lexus RZ vs Nissan Ariya ›
Chevrolet Equinox EV Audi A6 e-tron vs Chevrolet Equinox EV • Lexus RZ vs Chevrolet Equinox EV ›