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Audi A6 Avant vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Land Rover Discovery?

Audi A6 Avant vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 Avant is noticeably cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Discovery

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 Audi A6 Avant offers only slightly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more boot space – 986 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 483 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 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
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Audi A6 Avant
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Land Rover
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