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AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5)

2.9 TFSI V6

450 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboLiftback / fastback2019-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) · Facelift 2026

EQS 500 122 kWh

476 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Power
450hp336kW
476hp355kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
2,660kg5,864lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
3,205kg7,066lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
-
Length
4,783mm188in
5,225mm206in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,926mm76in
Height
1,387mm55in
1,510mm59in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,598mm63in
-
Rear track
1,588mm63in
-
Trunk volume-
610L
Doors
4
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
58L
-
CO2 emissions
206g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
476 hp
355 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh has 26 hp more than AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
2,660 kg
5,864 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V63.9 s
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh4.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh has more power, AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz EQS (V297) Facelift 2026 EQS 500 122 kWh: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
476 hp
355 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Power
476 hp
355 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRS5 Sportback (F5)2.9 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzEQS (V297)Facelift 2026EQS 500 122 kWh
Power
450 hp
336 kW
476 hp
355 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
2,660 kg
5,864 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
5,225 mm
205.7 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
-
CO2 score
206 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RS5 Sportback (F5) 2.9 TFSI V6

  • Is 940 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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