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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (551 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (53800 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 e-tron Sportback or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 CLA Shooting Brake has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 48900 £ , while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback costs 53800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4889 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback with 13.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 768 km, about 14 km more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 Sportback has a evident edge – offering 551 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake takes 5 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 e-tron Sportback pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 855 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm difference.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 curb weight, Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is slight lighter – 2075 kg compared to 2175 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers hardly perceptible more room – 502 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A6 e-tron Sportback hardly perceptible takes the win – 500 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback 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.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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A6 e-tron Sportback

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 326 - 551 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 572 - 754 km

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback wraps futuristic electric technology in elegant, coupe-like proportions, so you arrive looking sharp without shouting for attention. Inside, refined materials and a calm, driver-focused layout make it a convincing choice for buyers who want quiet, effortless performance with a dash of everyday practicality — the kind of car that raises eyebrows without saying a word.

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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
53800 - 98700 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2175 - 2400 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
502 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4928 mm
Length
-
Width
1923 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1465 - 1487 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1330 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 500 kg
Payload
430 - 460 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 - 6.8 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
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback have?

The Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.