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Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (49700 £ vs 76300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Mercedes GLE?

Audi A6 Avant

Mercedes GLE

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A6 Avant has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49700 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 26556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Audi A6 Avant with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLE performs slightly better – achieving up to 114 km, about 13 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 GLE has a significantly edge – offering 634 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 267 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Audi A6 Avant tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls evident stronger with 850 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is evident lighter – 1865 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly perceptible more room – 655 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs distinct better – up to 2055 L, which is about 521 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE to a small extent takes the win – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE 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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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 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 GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3

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