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Audi Q6 e-tron vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (54,400 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q6 e-tron or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Audi Q6 e-tron vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi Q6 e-tron

4.7 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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.

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

Q6 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,371 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers significantly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 571 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

3 Series 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 3 Series Touring offers only slightly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi Q6 e-tron takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q6 e-tron delivers somewhat more torque with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.

Q6 e-tron

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, BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers marginally more boot space – 526 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q6 e-tron carries only slightly more – 540 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q6 e-tron 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 £54,400
Q6 e-tron

Audi Q6 e-tron

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 252 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 535 - 668 km
Audi Q6 e-tron
BMW 3 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron combines Audi's premium design and refined interior with a modern electric drivetrain that delivers effortless, quiet acceleration. It feels spacious and tech-forward, making it a comfortable and confident choice for buyers who want an upscale electric SUV for daily driving and longer trips.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Audi Q6 e-tron
BMW 3 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,400 - 82,500 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
535 - 668 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,939 - 1,965 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 kg
Payload
430 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
252 - 490 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 855 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
185 - 360 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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