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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW 3 Series Touring – Differences & prices compared

Two cars, one duel: Audi A6 e-tron Avant meets BMW 3 Series Touring.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14185 £.

As for range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs significantly better – achieving up to 716 km, about 619 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

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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 e-tron Avant has a minimal edge – offering 551 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs slightly better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 e-tron Avant pulls a bit stronger with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is distinct lighter – 1650 kg compared to 2185 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers slight more room – 502 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs minimal better – up to 1510 L, which is about 88 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring slight takes the win – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A6 e-tron Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 539 - 716 km

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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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 Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW 3 Series Touring
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Costs and Consumption

Price
55200 - 100100 £
Price
41100 - 131100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 238 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2185 - 2410 kg
Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
4928 mm
Length
4713 - 4801 mm
Width
1923 mm
Width
1827 - 1918 mm
Height
1504 - 1527 mm
Height
1440 - 1448 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 L
Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
405 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
150 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
110 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.