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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
55200 - 100100 £
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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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
2185 - 2410 kg
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4928 mm
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Height
1504 - 1527 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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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.