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Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes EQS SUV - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (49700 £ vs 95000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Mercedes EQS SUV?

Audi A6 Avant

Mercedes EQS SUV

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 Avant has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £, while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95000 £. That’s a price difference of around 45258 £.

As for range, the Mercedes EQS SUV performs decisively better – achieving up to 695 km, about 594 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

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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 Mercedes EQS SUV has a clearly edge – offering 658 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 291 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.40 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQS SUV tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes EQS SUV pulls clearly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 400 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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is clearly lighter – 1865 kg compared to 2695 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers distinct more room – 645 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes EQS SUV performs distinct better – up to 2100 L, which is about 566 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.

When it comes to payload, takes the win – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes EQS SUV shows itself to be is largely superior 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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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.6 - 21.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 615 - 695 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 EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
95000 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2695 - 3075 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
5125 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1959 - 2034 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1718 - 1721 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
2100 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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