Audi A8 vs NIO ET9

How does the Audi A8 stack up against the NIO ET9? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Audi A8Audi A8
vs
NIO ET9NIO ET9
SpecAudi A8NIO ET9
Horsepower (max)563 hp697 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s4.0 s
Top speed250 km/h230 km/h
Variants21
Body styleLuxury flagship sedanExecutive flagship electric sedan
GenerationD5 LCIET9
Production2022 – present2024 – present
Length5,191 mm5,325 mm
Width1,945 mm2,017 mm
Height1,473 mm1,620 mm
Wheelbase2,998 mm3,250 mm

Audi A8 vs NIO ET9: common questions

Is the Audi A8 or NIO ET9 faster?
The Audi A8 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the NIO ET9's 3.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Audi A8 or the NIO ET9?
The NIO ET9 makes more power: 697 hp (520 kW) versus 563 hp (420 kW) for the Audi A8.
Is the Audi A8 or NIO ET9 faster on top speed?
The Audi A8 has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 143 mph (230 km/h) for the NIO ET9.
What is the main difference between the Audi A8 and the NIO ET9?
The Audi A8 is a luxury flagship sedan, while the NIO ET9 is a executive flagship electric sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.