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Audi A6 Avant vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Bentley Bentayga?

Audi A6 Avant vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A6 Avant is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 127,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 10.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 51 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

A6 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 A6 Avant is noticeably lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
Audi A6 Avant
Bentley Bentayga

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Audi A6 Avant
Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Bentley
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