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Audi A5 Avant vs Tesla Model S comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 1,020 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 94,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Tesla Model S?

Audi A5 Avant vs Tesla Model S: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Tesla Model S

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Avant is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,663 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model S offers substantially more range – reaching up to 744 km, about 636 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

Model S

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model S offers clearly more power – delivering 1,020 HP compared to 639 HP. That’s roughly 381 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Audi A5 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is slightly lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,092 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers considerably more boot space – 799 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 438 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £94,300
Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 611 - 744 km
Audi A5 Avant
Tesla Model S

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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Audi A5 Avant
Tesla Model S

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
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Length
5,021 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
432 - 442 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
670 - 1,020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Tesla
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