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Audi Q6 e-tron vs BMW 5 Series Touring - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (490 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (54400 £ vs 52500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q6 e-tron or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Audi Q6 e-tron

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BMW 5 Series Touring

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 5 Series Touring has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £ , while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1886 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q6 e-tron performs decisively better – achieving up to 656 km, about 558 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 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 5 Series Touring has a evident edge – offering 727 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Audi Q6 e-tron takes 4.40 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi Q6 e-tron tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls to a small extent stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is somewhat lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2200 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers minimal more room – 570 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs to a small extent better – up to 1700 L, which is about 171 L more than the Audi Q6 e-tron.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring slightly takes the win – 620 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q6 e-tron proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q6 e-tron is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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 : 15.6 - 18.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 482 - 656 km
Audi Q6 e-tron
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Audi Q6 e-tron

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The Audi Q6 e-tron balances sleek, coupe-like styling with a roomy, upscale interior that feels modern without being showy. It delivers refined electric performance and smart tech that make daily driving effortless — the sort of EV that might make petrolheads grudgingly admit they fancy the future.

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Audi Q6 e-tron
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
54400 - 91900 £
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 18.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
482 - 656 km
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2200 - 2425 kg
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
4771 mm
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Width
1939 - 1965 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Height
1665 - 1685 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Max trunk capacity
1361 - 1529 L
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Payload
540 kg
Payload
500 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin 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
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
450 - 855 Nm
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
185 - 360 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q6 e-tron have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.