Compare performance (551 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (55200 £ vs 50500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes E Class?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes E Class has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4752 £.
As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant performs decisively better – achieving up to 716 km, about 600 km more than the Mercedes E Class.
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 Mercedes E Class has a barely noticeable edge – offering 585 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 34 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 E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E Class performs hardly perceptible better – 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: Audi A6 e-tron Avant pulls somewhat stronger with 855 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is distinct lighter – 1810 kg compared to 2185 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers slight more room – 540 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class evident takes the win – 640 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly superior 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.
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 E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.
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Price
55200 - 100100 £
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Price
50500 - 119700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 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
101 - 116 km
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2185 - 2410 kg
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Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
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Trunk capacity
502 L
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Length
4928 mm
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1504 - 1527 mm
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Height
1468 - 1480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
470 - 500 kg
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
326 - 551 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
240 - 405 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 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
E, F, B, D
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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.