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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs BMW i5 Touring comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 61,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or BMW i5 Touring?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs BMW i5 Touring: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

BMW i5 Touring

  • only slightly more power
  • a bit more trunk space

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers markedly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 152 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

i5 Touring

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 i5 Touring offers only slightly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is only slightly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers very slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is very slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring 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 i5 Touring offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 370 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries slightly more – 560 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback holds a slight edge 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 £53,800
A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
BMW i5 Touring

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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.

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
BMW i5 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
5,060 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
535 - 560 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 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
193 - 230 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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