Compare performance (551 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (55200 £ vs 50800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BMW 5 Series Saloon?
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.
BMW 5 Series Saloon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50800 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4414 £.
As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs decisively better – achieving up to 716 km, about 611 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.
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 BMW 5 Series Saloon has a distinct edge – offering 727 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is slightly 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 5 Series Saloon performs slight better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls somewhat stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 145 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 5 Series Saloon is noticeable lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2185 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers minimal more room – 520 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon somewhat takes the win – 600 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.
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.
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 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.
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Price
55200 - 100100 £
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Price
50800 - 123800 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 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
68 - 105 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2185 - 2410 kg
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Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
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Length
4928 mm
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Height
1504 - 1527 mm
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Height
1510 - 1515 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
430 - 600 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
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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.