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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes EQA?

Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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 EQA is markedly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,368 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQA. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers clearly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 240 km more than the Mercedes EQA.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 323 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers clearly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

A6 e-tron Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQA is only slightly lighter – 2,115 kg compared to 2,185 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers markedly more boot space – 502 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant carries a bit more – 500 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 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 EQA

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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 EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
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Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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