Compare performance (551 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (53800 £ vs 71600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or BMW iX?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Audi A6 e-tron Sportback has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53800 £ , while the BMW iX costs 71600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17743 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: with 13.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the BMW iX with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.10 kWh.
As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback performs slight better – achieving up to 754 km, about 53 km more than the BMW iX.
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 iX has a a bit edge – offering 659 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW iX performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW iX pulls a bit stronger with 1015 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.
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 curb weight, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is somewhat lighter – 2175 kg compared to 2525 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers slight more room – 502 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW iX performs noticeable better – up to 1750 L, which is about 420 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.
When it comes to payload, BMW iX slightly takes the win – 575 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.
The BMW iX sits just ahead 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.
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 iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.
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Price
53800 - 98700 £
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Price
71600 - 107100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh
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Electric Range
572 - 754 km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
96 - 109.6 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 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
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2175 - 2400 kg
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Curb weight
2525 - 2655 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
500 L
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Length
4928 mm
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Length
4965 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Width
1970 mm
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Height
1465 - 1487 mm
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Height
1688 - 1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1330 L
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Max trunk capacity
1750 L
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
505 - 575 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Power HP
408 - 659 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
700 - 1015 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
300 - 485 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.