Current
- Range
- 575 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- DC charging
- 186 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 s
Station · RWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAudi A6 Avant e-tron vs Mercedes-Benz C 400
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 555 km*
- Battery
- 94 kWh
- DC charging
- 190 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.0 s
Sedan · AWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
93
/100
Smart Score verdict
Mercedes-Benz C 400 leads
5-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Leads
Mercedes-Benz C 400
98
/100
| Score category | A · A6 Avant e-tron | B · C 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 97/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 98/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 74/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 98/100 Leads | 95/100 |
| EV capability 10% weight | 60/100 | 100/100 Leads |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi A6 Avant e-tron | B Reference model Mercedes-Benz C 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 575 km Better | 555 km |
| Useable battery | 94.9 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Efficiency | 165 Wh/km Better | 169 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 688 km Better | 679 km |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 186 kW | 190 kW Better |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 21.0 min | 21.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | Station | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 529 L | 571 L Better |
| Curb weight | 2,260 kg | 2,460 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes Better | No |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.0 s Better |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 2,100 kg Better | 1,800 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | Yes Better |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | Yes Better |
| Bidirectional charging | No | Yes Better |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | September 2024 | May 2026 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | Not available |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Audi A6 Avant e-tron | B Mercedes-Benz C 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €64,450 | From €67,711 |
| Country Netherlands | From €65,490 | From €66,540 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £64,340 | From £57,995 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Audi A6 Avant e-tron trims
-
A6 Avant e-tron performance (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 575 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
A6 Avant e-tron quattro (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 560 km*
- Battery
- 94.9 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
A6 Avant e-tron (MY25)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 465 km*
- Battery
- 75.8 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
Mercedes-Benz C 400 trims
-
C 400 4MATIC
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 555 km*
- Battery
- 94 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
A6 Avant e-tron vs C 400 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi A6 Avant e-tron or Mercedes-Benz C 400?
Audi A6 Avant e-tron has an estimated 575 km of mixed-condition range and Mercedes-Benz C 400 has 555 km. That gives Audi A6 Avant e-tron a 20 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Audi A6 Avant e-tron or Mercedes-Benz C 400?
Audi A6 Avant e-tron is listed at 186 kW typical DC power and Mercedes-Benz C 400 at 190 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Audi A6 Avant e-tron or Mercedes-Benz C 400?
Mercedes-Benz C 400 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 5 points: 93/100 versus 98/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Mercedes-Benz C 400?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.