These cars are so even!
Audi RS6 vs Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG S
| Category | E 63 AMG S | Audi RS6 (C7) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 585 / 577 | 560 / 552 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1966 / 4334 | 1997 / 4403 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 298 / 293 | 280 / 276 |
| Average price | €130,000 | €129,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | E 63 AMG S | Audi RS6 (C7) |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:55.00 | 8:05.00 |
| Sachsenring | 1:38.98 | 1:39.51 |
| Mantorp Park | 1:33.20 | 1:31.40 |
| Mendig AFB Circuit | 1:56.35 | 1:53.85 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:13.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | E 63 AMG S | Audi RS6 (C7) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.9 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.3 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.8 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 9.9 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.9 s | 12.1 s |
| 1000 m | 21.9 s | 21.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.7 s | 7.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.1 s @ 103.8 mph | 8.2 s @ 101.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 123.7 mph | 11.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | E 63 AMG S | Audi RS6 (C7) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.8 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.6 s | 7.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 13.0 s | 10.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.4 s | 9.0 s |
General performance
| Category | E 63 AMG S | Audi RS6 (C7) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 305 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.4 kph (42.5 mph) | 67.1 kph (41.7 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 129.0 kph (80.2 mph) | 131.0 kph (81.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -55 kg (-121 lbs) | -33 kg (-73 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 128 m (420 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (467 ft) | 145 m (475 ft) |
Summary
| Category | E 63 AMG S | Audi RS6 (C7) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 97 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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jeremyclarkson1 2y ago
07CorvetteZ51 2y ago
So even and so fast. 60-100 mph in 4.3 to 4.4 seconds is impressive acceleration.
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @07CorvetteZ51
I agree, these cars overcome their massive curbweight really well
wallenieswiftie 2y ago @jeremyclarkson1
Sir, I think the RS6 was designed as a wagon from the ground up. The E63 and CLS63 were designed as sedans from the ground up; the wagons are absolutely too heavy. Dynamically, the RS6 is every bit as good as the E63 and CLS63 sedans, as well as Audi's own RS7.
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago @wallenieswiftie
Yeah I agree, it’s always been Audis game, at one point they dominated the super estate car class
Paul Pavlou 6y ago
I have an E63 AMGs 2014, and I had a tear up with a new RS6 on the motor way, I was doing 60 with him and inch off my rear bumper, the road cleared and I put the pedal to the metal and I was just pulling away, he could not get near, i can’t say how fast I was going for obvious reasons, I came off at the next junction and so did he, I stopped at the lights and he pulled up next to me , he said my E was the only car that left him during his 6 months of ownership, this happened a couple of years ago and the RS6 was new, I have since had my E mapped to 700 bhp, it is now on another level, I change my cars every 4 years but I just can’t let this one go.
FastestLaps 6y ago
The saddest thing is that you could have probably done the same to 2020 RS6...
