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Audi A6 Limousine vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (47,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or Lotus Emira?

Audi A6 Limousine vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Audi A6 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • very slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 47,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Limousine uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

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 Lotus Emira offers very slightly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Limousine delivers somewhat more torque with 580 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A6 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A6 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 492 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 341 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Limousine carries considerably more – 625 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 395 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 105 km
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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
47,600 - 68,100 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 166 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,845 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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