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Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (54,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q6 e-tron or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Audi Q6 e-tron

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter

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

Q6 e-tron

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 Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Audi Q6 e-tron costs 54,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,792 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.2 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Audi Q6 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers slightly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 135 km more than the Audi Q6 e-tron.

CLA Coupe

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 Audi Q6 e-tron offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q6 e-tron is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q6 e-tron is very slightly faster – reaching 230 km/h, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q6 e-tron delivers visibly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Q6 e-tron

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 CLA Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q6 e-tron offers clearly more boot space – 526 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q6 e-tron carries a bit more – 540 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q6 e-tron 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 £54,400
Q6 e-tron

Audi Q6 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 252 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 529 - 656 km
Audi Q6 e-tron
Mercedes CLA Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron balances sleek, coupe-like styling with a roomy, upscale interior that feels modern without being showy. It delivers refined electric performance and smart tech that make daily driving effortless — the sort of EV that might make petrolheads grudgingly admit they fancy the future.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Audi Q6 e-tron
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
54,400 - 82,500 £
Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
529 - 656 km
Electric Range
541 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
58 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
499 - 526 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,771 mm
Length
4,723 mm
Width
1,939 - 1,965 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,665 - 1,685 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,361 - 1,529 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
540 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
252 - 490 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
450 - 855 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
185 - 360 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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