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Lexus ES vs Audi A6 Avant comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Audi A6 Avant?

Lexus ES vs Audi A6 Avant: Key differences

Lexus ES

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  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Audi A6 Avant

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

ES

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus ES is marginally cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,129 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

A6 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 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is slightly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers only slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant 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.

from £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
Lexus ES
Audi A6 Avant

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Audi A6 Avant

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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Lexus ES
Audi A6 Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Audi
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