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Audi A6 Avant e-tron vs Deepal S05
Selected trimperformanceChange trim437 mi · 100 kWh · £71,700
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Avant e-tron leads on motorway range, family practicality and running costs, while the Deepal S05 leads on charging speed and city driving.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Avant e-tron if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Audi
6.4
Deepal
6.2
Too close to call
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
8.9
Deepal
6.7
FamilyAudi
Audi
7.8
Deepal
7.2
ChargingDeepal
Audi
4.7
Deepal
8.2
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
7
Deepal
4.9
City DrivingDeepal
Audi
1.9
Deepal
4.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
performance
- 159 miles more WLTP range
- 70 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.0s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £71,700 | £39,995 (better) |
| Official range | 437 miles (better) | 278 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L (better) | 492 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | 15 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec (better) | 5.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Deepal S05
Length
Audi A6 Avant e-tron4,928mm
Deepal S054,620mm-308mm
Width
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,887mm-13mm
Deepal S051,900mm
Height
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,527mm-73mm
Deepal S051,600mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,887 mm (better) | 1,900 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,527 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 513 mm spare (better) | 500 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L (better) | 492 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1422 L (better) | 1250 L |
| Frunk | 27 L | 159 L (better) |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |  Deepal S05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.62m-308mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.90m+13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | Not available |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.60m+73mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.88m-66mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L (better) | 492L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1422L (better) | 1250L |
| Frunk | 27L | 159L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,260kg | 1,940kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 69kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 437 mi (better) | 278 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £71,700 | £39,995 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 437 miles (better) | 278 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 364 miles (better) | 231 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | 15 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh (better) | 69 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec (better) | 5.5 sec |
| Power | 280 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Torque | 565 Nm (better) | 502 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
What the critics say
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
performance
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Deepal S05
Base
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Deepal S05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi A6 Avant e-tron worth the extra £31,705 over the Deepal S05?
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron costs £31,705 more than the Deepal S05. For that premium it adds 159 miles more WLTP range, 70 kW faster peak rapid charging and a 1.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The Deepal S05 is not just cheaper - it also offers 40 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Deepal S05?
The Deepal S05 is £31,705 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Deepal S05 comes out roughly £31,625 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Deepal S05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 364 miles for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 231 miles for the Deepal S05 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron goes roughly 133 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 15-21 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Deepal S05?
The two are within 13 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 513 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Deepal S05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 90% for the Deepal S05. That gives the Deepal S05 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Deepal S05's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Audi A6 Avant e-tron's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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