Audi A6 allroad vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiA6 allroad | Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2026 | March 2026 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Electric, Hybrid |
| Power | 295–362 bhp (better) | 154–268 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 5.4–5.5 s (better) | 6.8–8.9 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (better) | 130–145 mph |
| Engine or motors | 3.0-litre V6 TDI with MHEV plus and an electric compressor (299 PS, up to 18 kW extra), 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (367 PS system output, 105 kW electric motor); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | Electric: rear motor, 165 kW (224 hp) CLA 200 or 200 kW (272 hp) CLA 250+. Hybrid: 1,499 cc four-cylinder petrol of 100, 120 or 140 kW plus a 22 kW electric motor and 1.3 kWh battery; combined system output 115, 135 or 155 kW (bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures) |
| Torque | 580 Nm (V6 TDI), 500 Nm system (e-hybrid) | 335 Nm (electric); hybrid system torque 280 Nm (CLA 180), 330 Nm (CLA 200), 380 Nm (CLA 220 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic | 8G-eDCT 8-speed dual-clutch (hybrid) |
| Drive | quattro four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive (electric); front-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive (hybrid) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 63 miles | 318–465 miles (better) |
| Battery | 20.7 kWh | 58–85 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 200–320 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 48.1–119.7 mpg (better) | 52.4–55.4 mpg |
| Range detail | e-hybrid WLTP electric range: 57–63 miles combined, 63–70 miles city, depending on trim | WLTP electric range 318 miles (CLA 200) or 465 miles (CLA 250+); 165–200 km (CLA 200) or 270–320 km (CLA 250+) added in 10 minutes of DC charging |
| Charging | e-hybrid has a 20.7 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery and charges on AC at up to 11 kW (150 minutes to full) | Usable battery 58 kWh (CLA 200) or 85 kWh (CLA 250+); DC up to 200 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes) or 320 kW (22 minutes); 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 6.5 or 9 hours |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 44.6–48.1 mpg (V6 TDI), 101.1–119.7 mpg weighted (e-hybrid); depends on trim | 13.1 kWh/100 km (electric); 55.4 mpg (CLA 180 and 200 hybrid), 52.4 mpg (CLA 220 4MATIC), WLTP combined |
| CO2 emissions | 154–166 g/km (V6 TDI), 54–64 g/km (e-hybrid), WLTP combined | 0 g/km (electric); 116–123 g/km (hybrid) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Estate | Estate |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 466 litres (better) | 455 litres |
| Length | 5,016 mm | 4,723 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,718 kg |
| Boot | 466 litres, 1,497 litres with the rear seats folded; 404/1,423 litres (e-hybrid) | 455 litres |
| Towing | 2,500 kg braked (V6 TDI), 2,000 kg (e-hybrid) | 1,500 kg braked (electric); 1,600–2,000 kg (hybrid); 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 5,016 mm long, 1,986 mm wide (2,099 mm with mirrors), 1,479–1,508 mm high; the e-hybrid weighs 2,280 kg unladen (Audi UK), and Audi UK doesn't yet list the V6 TDI's weight, top speed or 0–62 mph time, which come from Audi's press release (0–100 km/h in 5.4 s, 250 km/h) | 4,723 mm long, 1,855 mm wide without mirrors (2,021 mm with), 1,469 mm high (electric) or 1,452 mm (hybrid); 11.2 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,079–2,089 kg (electric), 1,718–1,793 kg (hybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Driver assistance | Adaptive air suspension with 55 mm of adjustment, offroad and offroad+ modes and a lift function; all-wheel steering | – |
