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Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

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

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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 Shooting Brake has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 11980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A6 Avant performs a bit better – achieving up to 101 km, about 17 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

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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 Shooting Brake has a somewhat 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 Shooting Brake is to a small extent 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 Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible 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: Audi A6 Avant pulls minimal stronger with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is distinct lighter – 1530 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slight more room – 505 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 Avant performs somewhat better – up to 1534 L, which is about 164 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 Avant slight takes the win – 570 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A6 Avant shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
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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 Shooting Brake

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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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