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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Aston Martin DB12?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron 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 e-tron Avant is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,615 £.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers somewhat more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers only slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

A6 e-tron 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: Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Aston Martin DB12 is clearly lighter – 1,788 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers substantially more boot space – 502 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Avant have?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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