Compare performance (367 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (49700 £ vs 51300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or BMW X3?
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 A6 Avant has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1543 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant performs slightly better – achieving up to 101 km, about 13 km more than the BMW X3.
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 X3 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 398 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls to a small extent stronger with 670 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 1865 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers slightly more room – 570 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs minimal better – up to 1700 L, which is about 166 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 570 kg.
The BMW X3 is barely ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
49700 - 70200 £
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Price
51300 - 72400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
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Electric Range
88 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
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co2
64 - 175 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
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Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
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Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
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Length
4999 mm
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Length
4755 mm
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Width
1875 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Height
1472 mm
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Height
1660 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1497 - 1534 L
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Max trunk capacity
1700 L
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
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Payload
570 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
197 - 398 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
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Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
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Torque
340 - 550 Nm
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Torque
330 - 670 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
145 - 293 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.