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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

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

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • significantly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is very slightly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,610 £.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers significantly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 607 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate offers barely 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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.2 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:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is a bit lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 285 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 E-Class Estate

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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 E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
44 - 181 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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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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
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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