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BMW i5 vs Audi A6 Avant comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Audi A6 Avant?

BMW i5 vs Audi A6 Avant: Key differences

BMW i5

  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi A6 Avant

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A6 Avant is visibly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,057 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 526 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

A6 Avant

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers noticeably more torque with 820 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

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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 Avant is a bit lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers only slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries barely more – 570 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 stands well ahead of its rival 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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BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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