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Mercedes C-Class EQ vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant comparison

Compare performance (489 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (58,000 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class EQ or Audi A6 e-tron Avant?

Mercedes C-Class EQ vs Audi A6 e-tron Avant: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class EQ

  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class EQ

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant is marginally cheaper – starting at 55,200 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class EQ costs 58,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,796 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes C-Class EQ is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Audi A6 e-tron Avant. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C-Class EQ offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 753 km, about 37 km more than the Audi A6 e-tron Avant.

A6 e-tron Avant

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 A6 e-tron Avant offers slightly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 489 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes C-Class EQ takes 4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 e-tron Avant delivers very slightly more torque with 855 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

C-Class EQ

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 a bit lighter – 2,185 kg compared to 2,460 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant offers marginally more boot space – 502 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C-Class EQ carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant comes out clearly ahead 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
Mercedes C-Class EQ
Audi A6 e-tron Avant

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Mercedes C-Class EQ

The Mercedes C‑Class EQ blends the familiar poise and luxury of the C‑Class with Mercedes' EQ electric ethos, delivering a quietly refined and modern driving experience. Inside, it pairs upscale materials and tech-forward touches with a composed ride that suits both city commuting and longer journeys.

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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 C-Class EQ
Audi A6 e-tron Avant

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,000 - 67,600 £
Price
55,200 - 100,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
706 - 753 km
Electric Range
539 - 716 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,460 kg
Curb weight
2,185 - 2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
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Length
4,928 mm
Width
1,892 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
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Height
1,504 - 1,527 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,422 L
Payload
505 kg
Payload
470 - 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
489 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
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