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AMG E 53 Hybrid vs RS5 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz · Audi

1/4 Mile winner
AMG E 53 Hybrid
Beats the RS5 Sedan by 0.12s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the AMG E 53 Hybrid beats the RS5 Sedan comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's the 55 extra horsepower talking — the AMG E 53 Hybrid simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
604 hp
549 hp
0–100 km/h
3.8s
3.9s
Top speed
280 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
I6
2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
750 Nm
780 Nm
Price
$89,000
$92,000

Simulated race times

Distance
AMG E 53 Hybrid
RS5 Sedan
100 m
5.173s
5.234s
1/8 mile
7.652s
7.737s
1/4 mile
11.514s
11.632s
1 km
20.681s
20.853s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: AMG E 53 Hybrid is $89,000 vs $92,000 for the RS5 Sedan — a $3,000 gap. Power: AMG E 53 Hybrid makes 55 hp more (604 vs 549). 0–100 km/h: AMG E 53 Hybrid is 0.10s quicker (3.8s vs 3.9s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the AMG E 53 Hybrid or the RS5 Sedan?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the AMG E 53 Hybrid is faster, beating the RS5 Sedan by 0.12 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the AMG E 53 Hybrid vs the RS5 Sedan?

The AMG E 53 Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, while the RS5 Sedan does it in 3.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The AMG E 53 Hybrid produces 604 hp; the RS5 Sedan produces 549 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The AMG E 53 Hybrid tops out at 280 km/h, and the RS5 Sedan reaches 280 km/h.

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