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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,300 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers substantially more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 615 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

3 Series Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers very slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers somewhat more torque with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

A6 e-tron 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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers marginally more boot space – 502 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries very slightly more – 500 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is decisively 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.

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
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW 3 Series Saloon

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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