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Audi A6 Avant e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Selected trimperformanceChange trim437 mi · 100 kWh · £71,700
Selected trim250+ electric Sport469 mi · 85 kWh · £49,900
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Avant e-tron leads on motorway range and family practicality, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads on charging speed, running costs and city driving.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Avant e-tron if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Audi
6.4
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Too close to call
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
8.9
Mercedes-Benz
8.4
FamilyAudi
Audi
7.8
Mercedes-Benz
6.6
ChargingMercedes-Benz
Audi
4.7
Mercedes-Benz
6.8
Cost Per MileMercedes-Benz
Audi
7
Mercedes-Benz
8.8
City DrivingMercedes-Benz
Audi
1.9
Mercedes-Benz
4.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
- £21,800 cheaper
- 32 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.1 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £71,700 | £49,900 (better) |
| Official range | 437 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 502 L (better) | 455 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Audi A6 Avant e-tron4,928mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake4,723mm-205mm
Width
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,887mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,855mm-32mm
Height
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,527mm
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake1,469mm-58mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,887 mm | 1,855 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm | 2,021 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,527 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 513 mm spare | 545 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L (better) | 455 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1422 L (better) | 1320 L |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |  Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.72m-205mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.85m-32mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.02m-116mm |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.47m-58mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 2.83m-116mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L (better) | 455L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1422L (better) | 1320L |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 11.21m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,260kg | 2,091kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 85kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 437 mi | 469 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW | 320kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £71,700 | £49,900 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Estate |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 437 miles | 469 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 364 miles (better) | 339 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 130 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh (better) | 85 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec (better) | 6.8 sec |
| Power | 280 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 565 Nm (better) | 335 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
performance
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
250+ electric Sport
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ electric Sport
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users93%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake250+ electric Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi A6 Avant e-tron worth the extra £21,800 over the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron costs £21,800 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. For that premium it adds 80 kW more power and a 2.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is not just cheaper - it also offers 32 miles more WLTP range and 50 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is £21,800 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake comes out roughly £21,840 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 364 miles for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 339 miles for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron goes roughly 25 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-21 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 32 mm narrower than the Audi A6 Avant e-tron. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 545 mm of total clearance for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake and about 513 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake also turns in a 1.1 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 84% for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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