What are the pros and cons of Audi RS5 and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?

Pros of RS5 are: Stonking performance Effortlessly usable Practical four doors and comfortable cabin Pros of AMG E53 are: Performance without dampening luxury Sporty yet premium cabin Cons of RS5 are: Not as exciting as its rear-wheel-drive rivals Not a sensible buy over the credible S5 Sportback Low ground clearance and stiff ride Cons of AMG E53 are: Finicky gear shifter Large wheels warrant a harsh ride

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Audi RS5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi RS5 and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53. The Audi RS5 price is ₹ 1.04 Crore and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 price is ₹ 1.02 Crore. The Audi RS5 is available in 2894 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. RS5 provides the mileage of 10.87 kmpl and AMG E53 provides the mileage of 11.76 kmpl.

RS5 vs AMG E53 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	RS5	AMG E53
Price	₹ 1.04 Crore	₹ 1.02 Crore
Engine Capacity	2894 cc	2999 cc
Power	444 bhp	429 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter)	Automatic (Torque Converter)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Audi RS5

Sportback

₹ 1.04 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

4MATIC Plus

₹ 1.02 Crore

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.9	4.5
Engine	2894 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.9L Bi-Turbo TFSI V6	3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	444 bhp @ 5700 rpm	429 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	600 Nm @ 2000 rpm	520 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Max Motor Performance		22 bhp 250 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	10.87View Mileage Details	11.76View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	630	776
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4783 4953
Width (mm) 1866 1852
Height (mm) 1409 1447
Wheelbase (mm) 2832 2939
Ground Clearance (mm) 114
Kerb Weight (kg) 1795 1969
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 465 371
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 58 66

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Independent Multi-link Suspension with Air Springs
Rear Suspension	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Independent Multi-link Suspension with Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	265 / 35 R19	245 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	265 / 35 R19	275 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Remote Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control		Adaptive
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Telematics
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Geo-Fence
Emergency Call
Remote AC On/Off Via app
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
Alexa Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black / Rock Gray	Black with Aluminium Trim and Red Seatbelts
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Boot-lid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit

Lighting

Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Instantaneous Consumption

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Wireless Charger
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers	6	6+
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
MP3 Playback
CD Player
DVD Playback
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Steering mounted controls
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres) Not Applicable
Warranty (Years) 2 3
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited Unlimited
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way 2 Way

CarWale's Opinion

Good Things	Stonking performance Effortlessly usable Practical four doors and comfortable cabin	Performance without dampening luxury Sporty yet premium cabin
Could be Better	Not as exciting as its rear-wheel-drive rivals Not a sensible buy over the credible S5 Sportback Low ground clearance and stiff ride	Finicky gear shifter Large wheels warrant a harsh ride

Colours

	Turbo Blue	Cavansite Blue
	Mythos Black	Obsidian Black
	Navarra Blue	Graphite Grey
	Sonoma Green	Selenite Grey
	Daytona Grey Pearlescent	Hi-Tech Silver
	Nardo Gray	Polar White View Colour Images
	Tango Red
	Glacier White View Colour Images

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RS5 Vs AMG E53 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi RS5 and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?

Audi RS5 is priced at ₹ 1.04 Crore, whereas Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is priced at ₹ 1.02 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 is the cheaper car amongst the two. For detailed comparison of RS5 vs AMG E53, click here.

Pros of RS5 are:

Stonking performance
Effortlessly usable
Practical four doors and comfortable cabin

Pros of AMG E53 are:

Performance without dampening luxury
Sporty yet premium cabin

Cons of RS5 are:

Not as exciting as its rear-wheel-drive rivals
Not a sensible buy over the credible S5 Sportback
Low ground clearance and stiff ride

Cons of AMG E53 are:

Finicky gear shifter
Large wheels warrant a harsh ride

Q: Which car between RS5 and AMG E53 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Sportback version, mileage of RS5 is 10.87 kmpl, whereas for the 4MATIC Plus version, mileage of AMG E53 is 11.76 kmpl. Thus making AMG E53 the more fuel efficient as compared to RS5.

Q: How is the performance of RS5 compared to AMG E53?

For the Sportback version, 2894 cc Petrol engine of RS5 produces 444 bhp @ 5700 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 2000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the 4MATIC Plus version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of AMG E53 produces 429 bhp @ 6100 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque.

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Audi RS5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E53

Length (mm)	4783	4953
Width (mm)	1866	1852
Height (mm)	1409	1447
Wheelbase (mm)	2832	2939
Ground Clearance (mm)		114
Kerb Weight (kg)	1795	1969

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	465	371
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	58	66

Engine immobilizer
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status Via App
Geo-Fence
Emergency Call
Remote AC On/Off Via app
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (Years)	2	3
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited

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Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi RS5 and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?

Q: What are the pros and cons of Audi RS5 and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53?

Pros of RS5 are:

Pros of AMG E53 are:

Cons of RS5 are:

Cons of AMG E53 are:

Q: Which car between RS5 and AMG E53 is better in terms of fuel economy?

Q: How is the performance of RS5 compared to AMG E53?