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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (53,800 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely 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 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Saloon is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,343 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is markedly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers markedly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 202 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

6 Saloon

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 Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 293 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is markedly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 535 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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, Mazda 6 Saloon is barely lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers visibly more boot space – 502 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,330 L, about 256 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback carries markedly more – 500 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
359 - 360 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
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
Is the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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