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Porsche Panamera vs Audi A6 Avant comparison

Compare performance (782 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (99,800 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Panamera or Audi A6 Avant?

Porsche Panamera vs Audi A6 Avant: Key differences

Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panamera

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A6 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 Avant offers marginally more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 4 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

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 Porsche Panamera offers clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm more.

Panamera

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A6 Avant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is marginally lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers only slightly more boot space – 503 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is decisively 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.

from £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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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
99,800 - 212,100 £
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 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
83 - 97 km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
69 - 274 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 545 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the Porsche Panamera?

The Porsche Panamera is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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