Audi A6 Avant vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

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A6 Avant compared with E-Class Estate
AudiA6 AvantMercedes-BenzE-Class Estate
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20252023
Performance
PowertrainPetrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybridMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power201–295 bhp194–308 bhp (better)
0–62 mph6–8.3 s (better)6.5–7.9 s
Top speed148–155 mph (better)140–144 mph
Engine or motors2.0-litre TFSI (204 PS), 2.0-litre TDI with 48V MHEV plus (204 PS, up to 18 kW extra), 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (299 PS system output); bhp converted from Audi's PS figuresE 200: 1,999 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150 kW (204 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; E 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW; E 300 e and E 300 de: the same engines plus a 95 kW (129 hp) electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system output; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque340 Nm (TFSI), 400 Nm (TDI), 450 Nm system (e-hybrid)320 Nm (E 200), 440 Nm (E 220 d), 550 Nm system (E 300 e), 700 Nm system (E 300 de)
Gearbox7-speed S tronic9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
DriveFront-wheel drive (TFSI); quattro four-wheel drive (TDI and e-hybrid)Rear-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)69 miles (better)63–65 miles
Battery20.7 kWh (better)19.53 kWh
Fastest charging–55 kW
Economy (WLTP)39.5–139.1 mpg41.6–166.2 mpg (better)
Range detaile-hybrid WLTP electric range: 62–69 miles combined, 66–74 miles city, depending on trimWLTP electric range 65 miles (E 300 e) or 63 miles (E 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 68 or 67 miles
Charginge-hybrid has a 20.7 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery; 11 kW AC (150–165 minutes to full); Audi UK's data also lists 40 kW DC, which Audi's press release for the A6 plug-in hybrids doesn't mentionPlug-in hybrids: 19.53 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2 hours); DC up to 55 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes)
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 36.3–39.5 mpg (TFSI), 49.2–54.4 mpg (TDI), 116.3–139.1 mpg weighted (e-hybrid); depends on trimWLTP combined: 41.6 mpg (E 200), 56.5 mpg (E 220 d), 122.9 mpg (E 300 e), 166.2 mpg (E 300 de); plug-in hybrids 15.1 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions163–177 g/km (TFSI), 136–150 g/km (TDI), 46–55 g/km (e-hybrid), WLTP combined155 g/km (E 200), 132 g/km (E 220 d), 52 g/km (E 300 e) and 45 g/km (E 300 de) weighted
Practicality
BodyEstateEstate
Seats55
Boot503 litres615 litres (better)
Length5,003 mm4,949 mm
Width1,875 mm1,904 mm
WeightFrom 1,865 kgFrom 1,957 kg
Boot503 litres, 1,534 litres with the rear seats folded; 466/1,497 litres (TDI), 404/1,423 litres (e-hybrid)615 litres (E 200, E 220 d); 460 litres (plug-in hybrids)
Towing1,800 kg braked (TFSI), 2,000 kg (TDI and e-hybrid)2,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size5,003 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, 1,491 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,865 kg (TFSI) to 2,225 kg (e-hybrid)4,949 mm long, 1,904 mm wide without mirrors (2,065 mm with), 1,469 mm high (1,470 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,957 kg (E 200) to 2,352 kg (E 300 de)
Tech and safety
Infotainment–MBUX with optional MBUX Superscreen (passenger display)

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