Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA
The CLA is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹56.50 lakh against ₹64.81 lakh for the A6. Expert reviewers rate the CLA higher (8/10 vs 6/10).
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A6 vs CLA: specs and prices
| Audi A6 | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹64.81 L | ₹56.50 L |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage / range | 14.11 km/l | 542–792 km range |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 7 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹64.81 L | ₹56.50 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Audi A6 or the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
- The Mercedes-Benz CLA starts at ₹56.50 lakh ex-showroom; the Audi A6 starts at ₹64.81 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the A6 or the CLA?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The A6 has up to 6 airbags and the CLA up to 7.
- Which is better, the A6 or the CLA?
- The CLA is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹56.50 lakh against ₹64.81 lakh for the A6. Expert reviewers rate the CLA higher (8/10 vs 6/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.