Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A6. The Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 59.00 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.16 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 0 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Electric and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

CLA 250 Plus 85.5 kWh vs A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA	A6
Price	Rs. 59.00 Lakh	Rs. 64.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	0 cc	1984 cc
Power	268 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

250 Plus 85.5 kWh

Rs. 59.00 Lakh

Expected Ex-Showroom Price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

250 Plus 85.5 kWh

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine		1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L I4 TFSI
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 85.5 kWh	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	268 bhp
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		250
Mileage		ARAI: 14 kmpl \| User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	750	1022
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Front Tyres	18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	18	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports		2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Plastic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs		Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (White / Red, Black / Red)	Dual Tone (Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen		Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter		2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Not Applicable	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Alpine Grey	Manhattan Grey Metallic
	Patagonia Red	Madeira Brown Metallic
	Clear Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
	Cosmic Black	Firmament Blue Metallic
	Polar White	Glacier White

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213 Used CLA

Rs. 8 Lakhonwards

297 Used A6

Rs. 3.5 Lakhonwards

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CLA vs A6 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A6?

Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 59.00 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.16 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Audi A6

Length Width Height	4723 mm * 1855 mm * 1468 mm	4939 mm * 1886 mm * 1470 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2790	2924
Kerb Weight (kg)		1720

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace		530 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		73

Sunroof	Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Black
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage