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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes C Class Sedan comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes C Class Sedan?

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

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space

Mercedes C Class Sedan

  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes C Class Sedan is noticeably cheaper – starting at 41,300 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,917 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 599 km more than the Mercedes C Class Sedan.

C Class Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Sedan offers somewhat more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Sedan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Sedan is barely faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Sedan delivers slightly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Sedan is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 490 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers very slightly more boot space – 502 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Sedan carries a bit more – 570 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 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.

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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
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes C Class Sedan

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant wraps Audi's trademark refinement into a sleek electric estate that looks at home in the city or on the open road. Inside it's grown-up and tech-forward with practical packaging for family life, delivering a composed, confident drive that makes everyday hauling feel a bit more special and slightly futuristic.

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Mercedes C Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes C Class Sedan

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
11 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
41 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
315 - 455 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
4,751 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
480 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
235 - 250 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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