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BMW i5 Touring vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (62,500 £ vs 53,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Audi A6 e-tron Sportback?

BMW i5 Touring vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • slightly more trunk space
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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is somewhat cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 62,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,657 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is slightly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers clearly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 152 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 i5 Touring offers very slightly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is slightly faster – reaching 240 km/h, while the BMW i5 Touring tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback delivers barely more torque with 855 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

i5 Touring

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, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is only slightly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW i5 Touring offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 370 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries a bit more – 560 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback comes out modestly ahead 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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A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km
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Volker Fircks
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BMW impresses with quality, design, tactile feel and trunk volume.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

Costs and Consumption
Price
62,500 - 87,600 £
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
470 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
215 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the BMW i5 Touring have?

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

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