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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BMW X3?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW X3: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h

BMW X3

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW X3 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,985 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers considerably more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 628 km more than the BMW X3.

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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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW X3 is very slightly faster – 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: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers visibly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X3 is a bit lighter – 1,930 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers a bit more boot space – 570 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 278 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries slightly more – 570 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW X3

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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 X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW X3

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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