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Cadillac OPTIQ vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant comparison

Compare performance (304 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (55,700 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac OPTIQ or Audi A6 e-tron Avant?

Cadillac OPTIQ vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant: Key differences

Cadillac OPTIQ

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant is very slightly cheaper – starting at 55,200 £ , while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 472 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.9 kWh/100km for the Cadillac OPTIQ. That’s a difference of about 5.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers substantially more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 291 km more than the Cadillac OPTIQ.

A6 e-tron Avant

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers significantly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers substantially more torque with 855 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 375 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

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 Avant is very slightly lighter – 2,185 kg compared to 2,376 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers moderately more boot space – 502 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries only slightly more – 524 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 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.

from £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 716 km
Cadillac OPTIQ
Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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Cadillac OPTIQ

The Cadillac Optiq is a chic, compact electric SUV that brings the brand’s bold styling, hushed refinement, and confident punch to a more attainable size. With a calm, composed ride, a tech-rich cabin, and the brand’s signature light show outside, it feels like an urban-friendly gateway to true American luxury without losing the drama or the practicality buyers need.

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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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Cadillac OPTIQ
Audi A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,700 £
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
425 km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
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Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
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Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Payload
524 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
304 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
480 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
224 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Audi
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