Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Audi

A6

From ₹64.81 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

CLA Electric

From ₹56.5 Lakh

Full CLA Electric page Change
Audi A6A6 Premium Plus · ₹64.81 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricCLA 200 · ₹56.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A6: ₹64.81 Lakh CLA Electric: ₹56.5 Lakh (ahead) CLA Electric ₹8.31 lakh cheaper
Safety A6: Not rated yet CLA Electric: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP
Mileage or range A6: 14.11 kmpl CLA Electric: 542 km Different fuels
Power A6: 265 PS (ahead) CLA Electric: 224 PS Different engines
Boot A6: 530 litres (ahead) CLA Electric: 405 litres Length 4,939 vs 4,700 mm
Versions A6: 2 CLA Electric: 3 (ahead) Only A6: petrol, automatic

Pick the A6 for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the CLA Electric for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹64.81 Lakh
₹56.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹71.8 Lakh
₹57.01 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,20,640 a month
₹95,789 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Electric
Power
265 PS
224 PS
Torque
370 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
14.11 kmpl
542 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol with 12V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
6.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not listed
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (338 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Front Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Rear Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Arm Design Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
245/45 R18 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,939 mm
Not listed
Width
1,886 mm
Not listed
Height
1,457 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,780 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
73 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 35.5/38, child occupant 41.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 37.7/40, child occupant 43.7/49.
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, Traction Control, ABS, EBD, Hydraulic Brake Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Audi Pre Sense Front, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus)
Level 2 ADAS with Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
7 (including centre airbag)
Sensors
Not listed
12 Ultrasonic Sensors, 4 Corner Radars, Front/Rear Mid-Range Radar
Cameras
Not listed
4 Surround-View Cameras, 2 Side Cameras

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper Navigation + 8.6-inch Lower Climate Screen)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Suite with Remote Services & Navigation
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (16 speakers 705W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
12-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Air Ionizer
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Wireless Charging)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Light Sequencing
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Animation
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & Integrated All-Weather Lights
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
Multibeam LED with illuminated 3-pointed star
Grille
Not listed
Illuminated, animated grille with 142 stars
Roof
Not listed
Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof (no sunshade)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Motor Battery & Performance

Motor Layout
Not listed
Single Motor, RWD
Battery Capacity (CLA 200)
Not listed
58 kWh
Battery Capacity (CLA 250+)
Not listed
85.5 kWh
0-100 km/h (CLA 200)
Not listed
7.5 seconds (claimed)
0-100 km/h (CLA 250+)
Not listed
6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (CLA 250+)
Not listed
210 kmph
Transmission
Not listed
2-speed reduction gear (11:1 first gear, 5:1 second gear), a segment-first per Mercedes-Benz

Range & Charging

Architecture
Not listed
800V
DC Fast Charging
Not listed
Up to 320 kW; approx 400 km added in 20 minutes on a 240kW charger; 10-80% in approx 20-22 minutes
AC Charging
Not listed
11 kW, 6.5 to 9 hours

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Tyre Size Front
Not listed
225/45 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)
Tyre Size Rear
Not listed
255/40 (18-inch AMG alloys on CLA 250+)

Dimensions & Storage

Length
Not listed
Approx. 4,700 mm
Width
Not listed
1,855 mm
Height
Not listed
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,790 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
160 mm
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
405 Litres
Front Storage (Frunk)
Not listed
101 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Interior & Cockpit

Central Touchscreen
Not listed
14-inch
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch
Passenger Display
Not listed
Available on Launch Edition
Infotainment System
Not listed
MBUX with ChatGPT/Gemini voice assistant integration, Wireless Apple CarPlay, AR Navigation

Choice

Versions
2 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh
₹56.5 Lakh – ₹64 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the A6 sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹64.81 Lakh.

Only the CLA Electric sells a electric version: 3 versions, from ₹56.5 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

A6 A6 Premium Plus against CLA Electric CLA 200

CityA6CLA ElectricGap
Mumbai₹73.75 Lakh₹57.01 LakhCLA Electric ₹16.74 lakh less
Pune₹73.75 Lakh₹57.01 LakhCLA Electric ₹16.74 lakh less
New Delhi₹71.8 Lakh₹57.01 LakhCLA Electric ₹14.79 lakh less
Bengaluru₹77.05 Lakh₹62.73 LakhCLA Electric ₹14.33 lakh less
Chennai₹78.36 Lakh₹57.09 LakhCLA Electric ₹21.27 lakh less
Hyderabad₹79.04 Lakh₹57.12 LakhCLA Electric ₹21.92 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A6 or the CLA Electric?

The CLA Electric, by ₹8.31 lakh on the versions compared here: A6 A6 Premium Plus at ₹64.81 Lakh against CLA Electric CLA 200 at ₹56.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹71.8 Lakh against ₹57.01 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The A6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The CLA Electric: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The A6 has 6 airbags and the CLA Electric 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A6 A6 Premium Plus makes 265 PS and 370 Nm and the CLA Electric CLA 200 makes 224 PS.

Which is bigger?

The A6 is 239 mm longer. Boot space is 530 litres in the A6 and 405 litres in the CLA Electric.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,20,640 a month for the A6 and ₹95,789 for the CLA Electric, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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