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Mercedes V Class vs Audi A6 Avant comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 367 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 49,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Audi A6 Avant?

Mercedes V Class vs Audi A6 Avant: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • only slightly cheaper
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Audi A6 Avant

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

V Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes V Class is only slightly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,550 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A6 Avant uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

A6 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 Avant offers clearly more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

V Class

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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is slightly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant is far ahead overall 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 £49,700
A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 - 101 km
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Mercedes V Class
Audi A6 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
53 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
535 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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