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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW i5 Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (551 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (55200 £ vs 61900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BMW i5 Touring?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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BMW i5 Touring

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.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 55200 £, while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61900 £. That’s a price difference of around 6643 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Audi A6 e-tron Avant: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the BMW i5 Touring with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs somewhat better – achieving up to 716 km, about 114 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

i5 Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 BMW i5 Touring has a minimal edge – offering 601 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the is quicker – completing the sprint in , while the takes . That’s about faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs slight better – reaching 240 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 e-tron Avant pulls barely noticeable stronger with 855 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 2185 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers somewhat more room – 570 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring performs a bit better – up to 1700 L, which is about 278 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, BMW i5 Touring to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant proves to be only a minor advantage 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 i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
55200 - 100100 £
Price
61900 - 87000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
81.20 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2185 - 2410 kg
Curb weight
2255 - 2425 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4928 mm
Length
5060 mm
Width
1923 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1504 - 1527 mm
Height
1505 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 L
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
535 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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.