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RS e-tron GT Performance vs Benz EQS 53

Audi · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner
RS e-tron GT Performance
Beats the Benz EQS 53 by 1.15s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the RS e-tron GT Performance beats the Benz EQS 53 by a wide margin, finishing 1.15 seconds ahead. It's the 161 extra horsepower talking — the RS e-tron GT Performance simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
912 hp
751 hp
0–100 km/h
2.5s
3.4s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
Dual Motor AWD
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Fuel
Electric
Electric
Torque
1027 Nm
950 Nm
Price
$167,000
$102,000

Simulated race times

Distance
RS e-tron GT Performance
Benz EQS 53
100 m
4.302s
4.916s
1/8 mile
6.489s
7.341s
1/4 mile
10.056s
11.209s
1 km
19.197s
20.762s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Benz EQS 53 is $102,000 vs $167,000 for the RS e-tron GT Performance — a $65,000 gap. Power: RS e-tron GT Performance makes 161 hp more (912 vs 751). 0–100 km/h: RS e-tron GT Performance is 0.90s quicker (2.5s vs 3.4s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the RS e-tron GT Performance or the Benz EQS 53?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RS e-tron GT Performance is faster, beating the Benz EQS 53 by 1.15 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RS e-tron GT Performance vs the Benz EQS 53?

The RS e-tron GT Performance hits 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, while the Benz EQS 53 does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The RS e-tron GT Performance produces 912 hp; the Benz EQS 53 produces 751 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The RS e-tron GT Performance tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz EQS 53 reaches 250 km/h.

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