2003 Audi RS6 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2003 Audi RS6 and 2003 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi RS6 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi RS6 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RS6 | C |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 69 L |
