2008 Audi RS6 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Audi RS6 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Audi RS6. (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi RS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Audi RS6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi RS6. (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi RS6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi RS6 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RS6 | G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 96 L |
