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Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW X6 – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: Audi A5 Sportback meets BMW X6.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Sportback has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £, while the BMW X6 costs 83600 £. That’s a price difference of around 44829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Sportback manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.20 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X6 has a convincingly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X6 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X6 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X6 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly perceptible lighter – 1770 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 470 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X6 offers clearly perceptible more room – 580 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X6 performs somewhat better – up to 1530 L, which is about 231 L more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, BMW X6 evident takes the win – 695 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Sportback proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,700
A5 Sportback @ Audi AG

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L
  • Electric Range : 107 - 110 km
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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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BMW X6

The BMW X6 wears its coupe-SUV looks like a tuxedo with oversized shoulders, turning everyday traffic into a catwalk whenever it glides past. It serves up sporty handling and a plush cabin with just enough practicality to keep daily life sane — perfect for buyers who crave drama without completely abandoning common sense.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38700 - 68600 £
Price
83600 - 146400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
107 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
188 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
Curb weight
2240 - 2445 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4948 - 4960 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
2004 - 2019 mm
Height
1429 - 1444 mm
Height
1695 - 1700 mm
Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
Max trunk capacity
1530 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
595 - 695 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
235 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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Is the Audi A5 Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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