Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (2002 – 2005) vs Audi RS6 (2002 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 500 hp against 450 hp. The Audi RS6 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 14.6 L/100 km. The Audi RS6 is the lighter car, from 1,840 kg against 1,899 kg. At 5,042 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is 183 mm longer than the Audi RS6.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
2002 – 2005
|
Audi
RS6
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 500 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 560 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.0 L/100 km | 14.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,042 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,899 kg | 1,840 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.