Comparison
Audi A6 e-tron vs Tesla Model 3
Premium vs Premium RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Tesla Model 3 363 mi vs 348 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,490 vs $66,700
Faster charging Audi A6 e-tron 21 min vs 36 min
5-yr energy Tesla Model 3 $4,700 vs $3,850
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 348 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $192/mi
Charging winner
Audi A6 e-tron
21 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
250 Wh/mi vs 303 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi A6 e-tron
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Tesla Model 3
4.9 s vs 5.3 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Premium | Premium RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $66,700 | $42,490 (better) |
| Range | 348 mi | 363 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi • 3.3 mi/kWh | 250 Wh/mi • 4 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh (better) | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 208 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 89.1 (better) | 79.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 157 mi (better) | 96 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 192 $/mi | 117 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | 131 mph (better) | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 18 cu ft | 21 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 4,630 lb (better) | 2,205 lb |
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 36 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 4,630 lb vs 2,205 lb.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if…
- You want the lower price: $42,490 vs $66,700 to start, $24,210 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $3,850 vs $4,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Audi A6 e-tron vs Tesla Model 3
| Charging mix | Audi A6 e-tron | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 303 Wh/mi | 250 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,450 | $2,850 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,700 | $3,850 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,700 | $8,000 |
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 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 237 mi | 247 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 207 mi | 216 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 70 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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