Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW iX1 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: 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 iX1 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41800 £, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55200 £. That’s a price difference of around 13414 £.

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 iX1 with 15.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs distinct better – achieving up to 716 km, about 253 km more than the BMW iX1.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant has a convincingly edge – offering 551 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the BMW iX1 takes 5.60 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 240 km/h, while the BMW iX1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant pulls significantly stronger with 855 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 361 Nm difference.

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, the BMW iX1 is somewhat lighter – 1940 kg compared to 2185 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers hardly perceptible more room – 502 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW iX1 performs minimal better – up to 1495 L, which is about 73 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 e-tron Avant minimal takes the win – 500 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

All in all, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.