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Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Mercedes V Class?

Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • only slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 V Class is only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,550 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

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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 Audi A6 Avant offers markedly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is moderately lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries visibly more – 908 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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