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Price and Availability

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan

Price

United Kingdom£69,900£74,105
The Netherlands€75,990€78,608
Germany€75,600€70,200

Availability

United KingdomSince September 2024Since May 2023
The NetherlandsSince September 2024May 2023 - Feb 2025
GermanySince September 2024May 2023 - Feb 2025
Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
City - Cold Weather555 km*450 km*
City - Mild Weather850 km*670 km*
Highway - Cold Weather435 km*340 km*
Highway - Mild Weather575 km*440 km*
Combined - Cold Weather500 km*395 km*
Combined - Mild Weather695 km*540 km*
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Performance

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec6 sec
Top Speed210 km/h193 km/h
Total Power280 kW (381 PS)250 kW (340 PS)
Total Torque565 Nm430 Nm
DriveRearRear

Long Distance Suitability

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
Star Rating
First Leg Distance446 km345 km
Second Leg Distance284 km191 km
Total Distance730 km536 km
First Leg Duration4h 3min3h 8min
Second Leg Duration2h 35min1h 44min
Total Duration6h 53min5h 7min
The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
Nominal Capacity100.0 kWh84.4 kWh
Useable Capacity94.9 kWh81.2 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ionLithium-ion
Cathode MaterialNCM811No Data
Number of Cells180No Data
Pack Configuration180s1pNo Data
Architecture800 V400 V
Nominal Voltage662 V400 V
Warranty Period8 yearsNo Data
Warranty MileageNo DataNo Data
Form FactorPrismaticNo Data
Name / ReferenceNo DataNo Data

Charging

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan

Home / Destination

Charge PortType 2Type 2
Port LocationLeft Side - RearRight Side - Rear
Port Location 2Right Side - Rear
Charge Power11 kW AC11 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)10h15m8h45m
Charge Speed59 km/h54 km/h

Home / Destination (Optional)

Charge Power22 kW AC22 kW AC
Charge Time (0-100%)5h15m4h30m
Charge Speed110 km/h100 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge PortCCSCCS
Port LocationLeft Side - RearRight Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)270 kW DC206 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)200 kW DC137 kW DC
Charge Time21 min26 min
Charge Speed1200 km/h750 km/h
Autocharge SupportedNo DataYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYesNo
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2-
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
Exterior Outlet(s)--
Interior Outlet(s)--

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
V2H via DC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--
V2G via DC SupportedNoNo
Max. Output Power--

Energy Consumption

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan

EVDB Real Range

Range600 km*470 km*
Vehicle Consumption158 Wh/km*173 Wh/km*
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range756 km582 km
Rated Consumption140 Wh/km159 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption126 Wh/km140 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range673 km497 km
Rated Consumption159 Wh/km189 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption141 Wh/km163 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
City - Cold Weather171 Wh/km *180 Wh/km *
City - Mild Weather112 Wh/km *121 Wh/km *
Highway - Cold Weather218 Wh/km *239 Wh/km *
Highway - Mild Weather165 Wh/km *185 Wh/km *
Combined - Cold Weather190 Wh/km *206 Wh/km *
Combined - Mild Weather137 Wh/km *150 Wh/km *
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
Rating Year20252023
Safety Rating
Adult Occupant92%89%
Child Occupant91%85%
Vulnerable Road Users75%86%
Safety Assist80%78%

Dimensions and Weight

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
Length4928 mm5060 mm
Width1923 mm1900 mm
Width with mirrors2137 mmNo Data
Height1455 mm1515 mm
Wheelbase2950 mm2995 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2250 kg2205 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)2750 kg2740 kg
Max. Payload575 kg610 kg
Cargo Volume502 L490 L
Cargo Volume Max1330 L785 L
Cargo Volume Frunk27 L0 L
Roof Load100 kg75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYesYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg750 kg
Towing Weight Braked2100 kg1500 kg
Vertical Load Max100 kg80 kg

Miscellaneous

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
performance
BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan
BMW i5
eDrive40 Sedan
Seats5 people5 people
IsofixNo DataYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle12.3 m12.3 m
PlatformVW PPEBMW CLAR
EV Dedicated PlatformYesNo
Car BodyLiftback SedanSedan
SegmentJE - ExecutiveE - Executive
Roof RailsNoNo
Heat pump (HP)YesYes
HP Standard EquipmentVaries by countryYes
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.
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