Last modified: May 9, 2026

Audi E5 Sportback variants

The Audi E5 Sportback is available in four variants priced from ¥235,900 to ¥339,000, covering both single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations.

The Audi E5 Sportback is offered in four clearly defined variants. Equipment levels are highly standardized, with a high level of technology and comfort included as standard across the entire lineup. Prices are in CNY.

Audi E5 Sportback Pioneer

Audi E5 Sportback

Price: ¥235,900

The entry-level Pioneer uses a single rear-mounted PMSM producing 220 kW (299 hp) and 420 Nm. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 km/h. The 100 kWh (95 kWh net) NMC battery delivers a CLTC-certified range of 773 km. Standard wheels are 19-inch alloy.

Standard equipment includes:

  • Panoramic electrochromic glass roof (99.99% UV / 99.9% IR isolation)
  • Power soft-close doors
  • Adaptive air suspension (double wishbone front, multi-link rear)
  • Matrix LED adaptive headlights with customizable DRL signatures
  • OLED taillights
  • Bose 12-speaker sound system
  • Full-width panoramic digital display (digital instruments + infotainment)
  • Multicolor ambient lighting (dashboard, door panels, footwells)
  • Voice control
  • 3× USB-C ports
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Heated flat-bottom steering wheel with auto-retract
  • Front seat ventilation (standard)
  • 2-zone automatic climate control with heat pump
  • Adaptive cruise control (Level 2) with lane centering
  • Automatic emergency braking and steering
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • 12× ultrasonic sensors + 5× cameras
  • 360° camera system
  • Keyless entry and phone-as-key
  • Integrated dashcam
  • V2L (Vehicle-to-Load): 33 kW output, V2V capable
  • Electric liftgate with kick-sensor activation

Note: The head-up display is not included on the Pioneer.

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Audi E5 Sportback Pioneer Plus

Price: ¥269,900

The Pioneer Plus shares the same 100 kWh battery and 773 km CLTC range as the Pioneer but upgrades the motor to 300 kW (408 hp) with 500 Nm, cutting the 0–100 km/h time to 5.0 seconds. It adds a head-up display as standard.

Upgrades over Pioneer:

  • 300 kW (408 hp) motor — 500 Nm torque
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.0 s (vs 6.1 s)
  • Head-up display (standard)

All other standard equipment is identical to the Pioneer.

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Audi E5 Sportback Pioneer quattro

Price: ¥269,900

The Pioneer quattro introduces dual-motor all-wheel drive with a combined output of 386 kW (525 hp) and 725 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. This variant uses the smaller 83 kWh (79 kWh net) battery, giving a CLTC-certified range of 623 km. Wheels step up to 20-inch and the Bose system upgrades to 18 speakers. Five drive modes replace the four on RWD variants.

Key differences vs Pioneer Plus:

  • Dual-motor quattro AWD — 386 kW (525 hp), 725 Nm
  • 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s
  • 83 kWh battery — 623 km CLTC range
  • 20-inch wheels (vs 19-inch)
  • Bose 18-speaker sound system (vs 12-speaker)
  • 5 drive modes: Dynamic, Efficiency, Balanced, Individual, Comfort

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Audi E5 Sportback quattro

Price: ¥339,000

The range-topping quattro delivers 579 kW (787 hp) and 800 Nm from its dual-motor setup, covering 0–100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. Top speed rises to 230 km/h. The 100 kWh battery gives a CLTC-certified range of 647 km.

Key differences vs Pioneer quattro:

  • 579 kW (787 hp), 800 Nm — up from 386 kW
  • 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s (vs 3.9 s)
  • 100 kWh battery — 647 km CLTC range (vs 83 kWh, 623 km)
  • Top speed 230 km/h (vs 205 km/h)

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Variant comparison

PioneerPioneer PlusPioneer quattroquattro
Price (CNY)235,900269,900269,900339,000
DriveRWDRWDAWDAWD
Power220 kW300 kW386 kW579 kW
Torque420 Nm500 Nm725 Nm800 Nm
0–100 km/h6.1 s5.0 s3.9 s3.4 s
Top speed205 km/h205 km/h205 km/h230 km/h
Battery (gross)100 kWh100 kWh83 kWh100 kWh
CLTC range773 km773 km623 km647 km
Wheels19"19"20"20"
HUDStandardStandardStandard
Bose speakers12121818