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Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or BMW X3?

Audi A6 Limousine vs BMW X3: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter

BMW X3

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  • very slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

A6 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 Limousine is only slightly cheaper – starting at 47,600 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,686 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Limousine offers slightly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 17 km more than the BMW X3.

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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 BMW X3 offers very slightly more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers a bit more torque with 670 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

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 Limousine is marginally lighter – 1,845 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers somewhat more boot space – 570 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries very slightly more – 625 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine leads convincingly 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 £47,600
A6 Limousine

Audi A6 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 105 km
Audi A6 Limousine
BMW X3

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Audi A6 Limousine

The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Audi A6 Limousine
BMW X3

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 157 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4,999 mm
Length
4,755 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
243 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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