Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs Rivian R1T
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Rivian R1T 392 mi vs 420 mi
Best value Audi A6 e-tron $67,195 vs $102,190
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 47 min
Weighted profile Audi A6 e-tron 6.9 vs 4.1
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Rivian R1T
420 mi vs 392 mi
Value winner
Audi A6 e-tron
$171/mi vs $243/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 47 min
Efficiency winner
Audi A6 e-tron
290 Wh/mi vs 388 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R1T
167.1 utility index
Performance winner
Rivian R1T
4 s vs 5.3 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Dual Max (22in) |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,195 | $102,190 |
| Range | 392 mi | 420 mi |
| Efficiency | 290 Wh/mi • 3.45 mi/kWh | 388 Wh/mi • 2.58 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh | 143 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Truck |
| DC max | 270 kW | 220 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min | 47 min |
| Roadtrip score | 93.5 | 72.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 164 mi | 82 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 171 $/mi | 243 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3 s | 4 s |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 62 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb | 11,023 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Rivian R1T if you want the longer rated range (420 mi vs 392 mi).
- Choose Audi A6 e-tron if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 21 min vs 47 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Audi A6 e-tron looks better ($171/mi vs $243/mi).
Weighted verdict
Audi A6 e-tron has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 4.1).
Audi A6 e-tron6.9 Rivian R1T4.1 270 kW21 min 220 kW47 min
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