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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or BYD Seal?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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BYD Seal

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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.

BYD Seal is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,108 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 146 km more than the BYD Seal.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers barely more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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:

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, BYD Seal is somewhat lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 278 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is narrowly 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
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4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Thomas
14 Apr 2026, 15:59:57

Very well equipped and really good quality. Driving performance is more than adequate and very comfortable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
41,100 - 46,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
446 - 473 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BYD
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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