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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes E Class?

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

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • visibly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 E Class is very slightly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,752 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 600 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

E Class

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 E Class offers only slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers a bit more torque with 855 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 105 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 E Class is visibly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries visibly more – 640 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is decisively ahead 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
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Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
530 - 640 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
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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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