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

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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 580 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2026 Audi RS3 Sportback studio car image
Audi
2026 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h4.4 s3.7 s
Top Speed250 km/h300 km/h
Power503 hp407 hp
Torque700 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank76 L50 L
Efficiency9 L/100km9.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions205 g/km208 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length5,289 mm4,381 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm128 mm
Cargo550 L282 L
Curb Weight2,145 kg1,575 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.3 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$128,400$65,500