Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
quattro (19 inch wheels) vs CLA 250+ with EQ Technology: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 374 mi vs 325 mi
Best value Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric $47,950 vs $64,500
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 22 min
5-yr energy Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric $5,050 vs $4,200
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
374 mi vs 325 mi
Value winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
$128/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 22 min
Efficiency winner
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
270 Wh/mi vs 325 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
4.9 s vs 6.6 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | quattro (19 inch wheels) | CLA 250+ with EQ Technology |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $47,950 (better) |
| Range | 325 mi | 374 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh | 270 Wh/mi • 3.7 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh (better) | 85 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 270 kW | 320 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW (better) | 10 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 22 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 | 91.1 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi | 150 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 128 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s (better) | 6.6 s |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 10.3 cu ft |
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…
- You haul gear: 19 vs 10.3 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 6.6 seconds.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric if…
- You want the lower price: $47,950 vs $64,500 to start, $16,550 less.
- You drive long days: 374 vs 325 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,200 vs $5,050 in energy over 5 years.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
| Charging mix | Audi Q6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi | 270 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,700 | $3,050 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,050 | $4,200 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,400 | $8,650 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 221 mi | 254 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 193 mi | 223 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 45 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
Related comparisons
All comparisons Cadillac Lyriq Audi Q6 e-tron vs Cadillac Lyriq • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Cadillac Lyriq ›
Tesla Model 3 Audi Q6 e-tron vs Tesla Model 3 • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Tesla Model 3 ›
Hyundai Ioniq6 Audi Q6 e-tron vs Hyundai Ioniq6 • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Hyundai Ioniq6 ›
Tesla Model Y Audi Q6 e-tron vs Tesla Model Y • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric vs Tesla Model Y ›