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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW X1 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 38,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BMW X1?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW X1: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW X1

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 38,700 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,585 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 635 km more than the BMW X1.

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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 offers substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW X1 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 477 Nm. That’s about 378 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X1 is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X1 offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 500 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly superior overall 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.

from £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

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/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW X1

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
38,700 - 56,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
81 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
490 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, 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.

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