Audi Q6 e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric leads on range (EPA). The Audi Q6 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
2027 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (19 inch Tires)
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
77/100#16 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
Maker's price (MSRP), US
77/100#16 of 87 · Everyday
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric is cheaper by $25,250
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q6 e-tronAudi Q6 e-tronCLA ElectricMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+49 mi· 15%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 5%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 19%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.3 cu ft· 80%
- Power- best on this row+85 kW· 43%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row1.7 s faster· 26%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | 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 | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q6 e-tronMercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Range
92100Charging
7884Performance
82no dataPracticality
7649
How much is each in the US?
- SQ6 e-tron
- $73,200
- 2027 CLA 250+ ELECTRIC Sedan
- $47,950
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 325 miEPA
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 49 mi
Which charges faster?
Audi Q6 e-tronQ6 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 21 min
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- 270 kW
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA Electric
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Audi Q6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
- Ahead by
- $25,250
Where next
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 37 sources
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