Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37700 £, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55200 £. That’s a price difference of around 17508 £.
As for range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs significantly better – achieving up to 716 km, about 632 km more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
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 Audi A6 e-tron Avant has a evident edge – offering 551 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 4.10 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 e-tron Avant pulls convincingly stronger with 855 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is convincingly lighter – 1530 kg compared to 2185 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers minimal more room – 505 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs slight better – up to 1422 L, which is about 52 L more than the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake minimal takes the win – 520 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The Audi A6 e-tron Avant proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A6 e-tron Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
55200 - 100100 £
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Price
37700 - 74700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
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Electric Range
84 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
55 - 206 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2185 - 2410 kg
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Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
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Length
4928 mm
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Length
4692 - 4695 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Width
1834 - 1857 mm
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Height
1504 - 1527 mm
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Height
1405 - 1433 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
460 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
230 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.