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Audi A6 e-tron Avant vs Mercedes GLB comparison

Compare performance (551 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 50,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Avant or Mercedes GLB?

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

Audi A6 e-tron Avant

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Mercedes GLB

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 GLB is marginally cheaper – starting at 50,600 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Avant costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,630 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Mercedes GLB. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers slightly more range – reaching up to 716 km, about 85 km more than the Mercedes GLB.

GLB

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 noticeably more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes GLB takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 855 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 340 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, Audi A6 e-tron Avant is marginally lighter – 2,185 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

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

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 500 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant stands well ahead of its rival 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 GLB

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Dimensions and Body

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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 GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a practical compact SUV that mixes boxy, family-friendly space with premium German polish, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want usefulness without pretension. It drives with a confident, composed feel and somehow manages to look both rugged and refined — the grown-up SUV that still likes to have fun.

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Audi A6 e-tron Avant
Mercedes GLB

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Price
50,600 - 62,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Electric Range
614 - 631 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
2,200 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
4,928 mm
Length
-
Width
1,923 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
500 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 7.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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