Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes CLA Coupe – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLA Coupe has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 12612 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.30 L per 100 km – no difference here.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs convincingly better – achieving up to 791 km, about 690 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe has a a bit edge – offering 421 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A6 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant pulls minimal stronger with 550 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeable lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers hardly perceptible more room – 503 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant to a small extent takes the win – 570 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes CLA Coupe proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes CLA Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.