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2023 Audi e-tron S Trims Comparison

2023 e-tron S trim level differences

The 2023 Audi e-tron S is an all-electric midsize SUV. It has all-wheel drive and three electric motors good for a combined power output of 429 horsepower and 596 lb-ft of torque, with temporary boost capabilities delivering 496 hp and 717 lb-ft. Audi sells the e-tron S in Premium Plus and Prestige trims. Range estimates vary from 181 miles to 208 miles, depending on configuration. There's also a related e-tron S Sportback model with a sloping roofline that's covered in a separate review.

e-tron S Premium Plus
Comes well equipped with:

  • LED headlights
  • 20-inch wheels
  • DC fast-charging capability (up to 150 kW)
  • Adaptive air suspension (adjusts for ride height, ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Configurable ambient interior lighting
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Four-zone climate control system
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Heated rear seats

The e-tron S also has:

  • 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
  • Wireless phone charging and an onboard signal booster
  • 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • 10-speaker audio system
  • Navigation system with traffic sign recognition

Standard driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front )
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Emergency assist (detects an unresponsive driver and brings the e-tron to a safe stop)
  • Turning assistance (detects when a driver is making an unsafe turn across approaching traffic and automatically stops the e-tron)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the e-tron and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Automatic high beams

e-tron S Prestige
The elite Prestige trim for the e-tron S adds:

  • Matrix-design LED headlights (selectively blocks sections of the high beams to keep from blinding oncoming traffic)
  • Dual-pane acoustic glass for a quieter cabin
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Rear window sunshades
  • Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
  • Intersection assist (warns you of cross traffic in an upcoming intersection)

The Premium Plus and Prestige are is available with a few optional packages:

  • Individual Contour Seat package
    • Upgraded front seats with ventilation and massage
    • Premium leather upholstery
    • Memory settings for front passenger seat
  • Black Optic package
    • 22-inch black-painted wheels
    • Black roof rails
    • Black-painted exterior styling elements
  • Towing package with 3,300-pound towing capacity

Which 2023 e-tron S trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're already shelling out almost $90,000 for the base e-tron S, it likely won't break the bank to step up to the Premium trim. In return, you'll get some features that increase the tech and luxury feel, with slick new matrix-design headlights, a head-up display, rear sunshades and soft-close doors.

Compare 2023 e-tron S trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Chicago, IL
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e-tron S Premium Plus
e-tron S Prestige
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Prestige
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Belgium
Belgium
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
496 hp
496 hp
Engine torque
717 lb-ft
717 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
255/50R20
255/50R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
72 / 75 / 73 MPGe
72 / 75 / 73 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
208 mi.
208 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
46
46
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
10 hr.
10 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
40.0 ft.
40.0 ft.
Curb weight
6,074 lb.
6,074 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
86.2 in.
86.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
77.8 in.
77.8 in.
Height
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
Length
193.0 in.
193.0 in.
Wheelbase
115.1 in.
115.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
28.5 cu. ft.
28.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
56.4 cu. ft.
56.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Front Leg Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.6 in.
58.6 in.
Rear Head Room
38.6 in.
38.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.3 in.
57.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$71,351
$75,108
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.95
$1
Depreciation
$32,420
$34,996
Financing
$10,850
$11,710
Taxes & Fees
$4,634
$4,955
Fuel
$6,160
$6,160
Insurance
$5,622
$5,622
Maintenance
$7,428
$7,428
Repairs
$4,237
$4,237
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Black Valcona, premium leather
Arras Red Valcona, premium leather
Rotor Gray Valcona, premium leather
Black Valcona/Milano, premium leather
Black Valcona, premium leather
Arras Red Valcona, premium leather
Rotor Gray Valcona, premium leather
Black Valcona/Milano, premium leather
Exterior
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Brilliant Black
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Florett Silver Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Brilliant Black
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Florett Silver Metallic