Compare performance (551 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or BMW 5 Series Touring?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
BMW 5 Series Touring is only slightly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,286 £.
As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers substantially more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 656 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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 BMW 5 Series Touring offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers somewhat more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.
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 5 Series Touring is moderately lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries a bit more – 620 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback 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.
The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.
detailsThe BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
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Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
572 - 754 km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
4,928 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,923 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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