2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. (213 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Audi RS6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. (310 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RS6 | G |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 96 L |
