Audi A6 e-tron vs BMW i3
How the Audi A6 e-tron and the BMW i3 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi A6 e-tron | BMW i3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 470 mi | 471 mi |
| Usable battery | 94.9 kWh | 108.7 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 12.6 kWh/100 km | 13.5 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi A6 e-tron | BMW i3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 311 mi | 312 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 446 mi | 447 mi |
| Motorway | 367 mi | 367 mi |
| City | 507 mi | 509 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BMW i3
- Further in winter
- Tie
- More efficient
- Audi A6 e-tron
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi A6 e-tron or the BMW i3?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Audi A6 e-tron is rated 470 mi and the BMW i3 471 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 311 mi from the Audi A6 e-tron and 312 mi from the BMW i3.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.