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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW X5 comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 77,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BMW X5?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BMW X5: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely lighter
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BMW X5

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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly 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:

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.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,200 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,329 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers considerably more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 611 km more than the BMW X5.

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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 BMW X5 offers somewhat more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers somewhat more torque with 855 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

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 terms of curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Avant is barely lighter – 2,185 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers clearly more boot space – 650 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
105 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
68 - 289 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
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
565 - 705 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
298 - 625 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
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, 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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