Audi RS3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Audi RS3 Sportback 3.7 s Runner-up: 4.4 s
Power winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 503 hp Runner-up: 407 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC 550 L Runner-up: 282 L
Price winner Audi RS3 Sportback $65,500 Runner-up: $128,400

Key differences

  • Audi RS3 Sportback is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.7 s vs 4.4 s).
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC has more power (503 hp vs 407 hp).
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC has more cargo volume (550 L vs 282 L).
  • Audi RS3 Sportback has the lower starting MSRP ($65,500 vs $128,400).
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback studio car image
Audi
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2026 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.7 s4.4 s
Top Speed300 km/h250 km/h
Power407 hp503 hp
Torque500 Nm700 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L76 L
Efficiency9.1 L/100km9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions208 g/km205 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,381 mm5,289 mm
Ground Clearance128 mm120 mm
Cargo282 L550 L
Curb Weight1,575 kg2,145 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m12.3 m
Starting MSRP$65,500$128,400