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Audi S6 Avant e-tron vs DS N°8
Selected trimStandard394 mi · 100 kWh · £94,925
Selected trimFWDChange trim341 mi · 74 kWh · £50,790
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi S6 Avant e-tron leads on value for money and motorway range, while the DS N°8 leads on charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi S6 Avant e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
Choose the DS N°8 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The DS N°8 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueAudi
Audi
5.9
DS
5.4
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
7.9
DS
6.8
Family
Audi
7.8
DS
7.8
Too close to call
ChargingDS
Audi
4.7
DS
5.7
Cost Per MileDS
Audi
4.5
DS
8.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi S6 Avant e-tron
Base
- 53 miles more WLTP range
- 110 kW faster rapid charging
- 236 kW more power
- 3.8s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
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| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £94,925 | £50,790 (better) |
| Official range | 394 miles (better) | 341 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L | 560 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min (better) | 27 min |
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 7.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
DS N°8
Length
Audi S6 Avant e-tron4,928mm
DS N°84,810mm-118mm
Width
Audi S6 Avant e-tron1,923mm
DS N°81,905mm-18mm
Height
Audi S6 Avant e-tron1,504mm-76mm
DS N°81,580mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,810 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,923 mm | 1,905 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 477 mm spare | 495 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
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| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L | 560 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1422 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi S6 Avant e-tron Base |  DS N°8 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.81m-118mm |
| Width | 1.92m | 1.91m-18mm |
| Height | 1.50m | 1.58m+76mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.90m-51mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L | 560L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1422L | Not available |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,410kg | 2,080kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 74kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 394 mi (better) | 341 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 160kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £94,925 | £50,790 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 394 miles (better) | 341 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 328 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min (better) | 27 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh (better) | 74 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi S6 Avant e-tronBase | DS N°8FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 3.9 sec (better) | 7.7 sec |
| Power | 405 kW (better) | 169 kW |
| Torque | 580 Nm (better) | 345 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
Base
DS N°8
FWD
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi S6 Avant e-tron Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - DS N°8 FWD
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi S6 Avant e-tron worth the extra £44,135 over the DS N°8?
The Audi S6 Avant e-tron costs £44,135 more than the DS N°8. For that premium it adds 53 miles more WLTP range, 110 kW faster peak rapid charging and 236 kW more power. The DS N°8 is not just cheaper - it also offers 58 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the DS N°8 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi S6 Avant e-tron or the DS N°8?
The DS N°8 is £44,135 cheaper to buy. The DS N°8 is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the DS N°8 comes out roughly £44,295 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi S6 Avant e-tron and DS N°8 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 328 miles for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron and 285 miles for the DS N°8 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi S6 Avant e-tron goes roughly 43 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 21-27 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi S6 Avant e-tron or the DS N°8?
The two are within 18 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 495 mm of total clearance for the DS N°8 and about 477 mm of total clearance for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi S6 Avant e-tron or the DS N°8?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi S6 Avant e-tron and 84% for the DS N°8. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .