Audi A6 e-tron Audi Q5

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Comparison table

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Audi A6 e-tron Audi Q5
Fuel (differs) Electric Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 62,800 € 64,950
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 80/100 48/100
Reliability (differs) 71/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 58/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 66/100
Practicality 76/100 76/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Liftback SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 627
Battery (kWh) (differs) 75.8
Power (hp) (differs) 326 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6 7.3
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 223
Length (mm) (differs) 4928 4682
Width (mm) (differs) 1923 1893
Height (mm) (differs) 1487 1662
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2175 1830
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 225
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2100 2400
Boot (l) (differs) 502 520
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 13.6
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 7.8
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 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
  • Audi Q5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 7.8 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Practicality: Boot 520 l + towing weight 2,400 kg vs mid-size SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, premium mid-size SUV (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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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.

Profile · FY facelift (40 TFSI mild hybrid)

Audi Q5

Mid-size premium SUV on the MLB-evo platform, shared with the Audi A4 and A5. The 40 TFSI is a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 48V mild hybrid and quattro all-wheel drive, 204 hp via S tronic. WLTP around 7.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 8.5-9.5 l/100km mixed (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 2,400 kg.

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