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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 48,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is somewhat cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,303 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi A6 e-tron Avant. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 768 km, about 52 km more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

CLA Shooting Brake

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers visibly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is very slightly lighter – 2,075 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant holds a decisive overall lead 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
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Dimensions and Body

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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 CLA Shooting Brake

The 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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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
48,900 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,075 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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