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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Audi A6 e-tron Avant?
BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant: Key differences
3 Series Saloon
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 Saloon is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,300 £.
As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers significantly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 615 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.
A6 e-tron Avant
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 Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers only slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm more.
3 Series Saloon
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, BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers only slightly more boot space – 502 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is far ahead overall 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.
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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.
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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.
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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,928 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,923 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Audi
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