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Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,078 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers considerably more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 690 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

CLA Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 Avant offers marginally more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A6 Avant is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,865 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers a bit more boot space – 503 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries markedly more – 570 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant stands out in the key areas in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
Audi A6 Avant
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Audi A6 Avant
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,999 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,497 - 1,534 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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