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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes A Class?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,674 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers substantially more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 631 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

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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 e-tron Avant offers markedly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers considerably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is clearly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 745 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more boot space – 502 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is far ahead overall 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 £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 539 - 716 km
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Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Avant have?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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