Audi A6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
The Audi A6 e-tron leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Liftback
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric is cheaper by $3,200
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A6 e-tronAudi A6 e-tronGLC ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+45 mi· 13%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 5%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+60 kW· 22%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.9 cu ft· 29%
- Power- best on this row+80 kW· 29%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1 s faster· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi A6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Performance | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Top speed | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Cell chemistry | version: A6 Sportback e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: A6 Avant e-tron performance (270 kW) | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi A6 e-tron if
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi A6 e-tronMercedes-Benz GLC Electric
Range
100100Charging
10090Practicality
7457
How much is each in the US?
- 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Premium
- $66,700
- GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
- $63,500
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- 395 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 45 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- 60 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricGLC Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Ahead by
- $3,200
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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