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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (551 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (55200 £ vs 37700 £) 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

3 (2 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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

A6 e-tron Avant @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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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 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.

A6 e-tron Avant @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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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.

Who wins the race?

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.

from about £55,200
A6 e-tron Avant @ Audi AG

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
  • Electric Range : 539 - 716 km
Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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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

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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
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Costs and Consumption

Price
55200 - 100100 £
Price
37700 - 74700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 9.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
84 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
55 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2185 - 2410 kg
Curb weight
1530 - 1775 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 505 L
Length
4928 mm
Length
4692 - 4695 mm
Width
1923 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1504 - 1527 mm
Height
1405 - 1433 mm
Max trunk capacity
1422 L
Max trunk capacity
1310 - 1370 L
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
460 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
4.1 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, 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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