Audi A4 Avant Audi A6 e-tron

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Comparison table

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Audi A4 Avant Audi A6 e-tron
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,950 € 62,800
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 74/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 65/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) 67/100 68/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 80/100
Practicality 76/100 76/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Estate Liftback
Power (hp) (differs) 150 326
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.2 6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 220 210
Length (mm) (differs) 4762 4928
Width (mm) (differs) 1847 1923
Height (mm) (differs) 1435 1487
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1575 2175
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.3
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1900 2100
Boot (l) (differs) 495 502
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 627
Battery (kWh) (differs) 75.8
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 225
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 13.6
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A4 Avant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.3 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Practicality: Boot 495 l + towing weight 1,900 kg vs D-segment estate (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Value retention: Residual-value indication from D-segment-premium valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi A4 Avant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d norm on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP, public forums (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Practicality: Boot 502 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs EV midsize segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · B9 (facelift, 35 TFSI)

Audi A4 Avant

D-segment estate on the MLB-evo platform; the B9 generation got a facelift in 2019 and remains the base until the A5 name change from 2025. Entry is the 35 TFSI, a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and 150 hp. WLTP around 6.3 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 7-8 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · Sportback (2024-, PPE-platform)

Audi A6 e-tron

Second Audi on the PPE platform after the Q6 e-tron, unveiled 31 July 2024 with EU deliveries from early 2025. Sportback body with liftback tailgate. 800V architecture, 75.8 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 225 kW. WLTP around 627 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), boot 502 litres. Braked towing weight 2,100 kg. Indicative German starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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