Audi RS e-tron GT v AMG E63 S: DRAG RACE *EV v V8*

TL;DR

The Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi RS E-Tron GT compete in a drag race to see if the electric-powered RS car can beat the powerful AMG.

Transcript

hi how are you matt watson here from car wow so i'm sitting in a mercedes e63 amg and next to me is an audi rs e-tron gt and this may seem like a bit of an odd match-up but i'm going to explain why i'm doing it you see that is now the most powerful rs model you can buy yeah every time i race an rs car against a c63 so an rs6 on i7 the mercedes has ... Read More

Key Insights

• 😂 The Audi RS E-Tron GT is the most powerful RS model available from Audi.
• 🙇 The Mercedes E63 AMG has consistently won against RS models in previous races.
• ❣️ The Audi RS E-Tron GT is heavier and more expensive than the Mercedes E63 AMG.
• 🐎 The drag race results favor the Audi RS E-Tron GT, with faster acceleration in both standing and rolling races.
• 😨 Matt Watson enjoys the performance and race between the two cars.
• ✋ The brake test shows that the Mercedes E63 AMG performs better in stopping distance.
• 🐎 The drag race is the most important race and the Audi RS E-Tron GT ultimately wins.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do the specifications of the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi RS E-Tron GT compare?

The Mercedes E63 AMG has a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 612 horsepower and 850 newton meters of torque, while the Audi RS E-Tron GT has two electric motors with a combined 646 horsepower and 830 newton meters of torque.

Q: What is the weight and price difference between the two cars?

The Mercedes E63 AMG weighs just over two tons and costs under £100,000, while the Audi RS E-Tron GT weighs over 2.3 tons and starts at over £112,000.

Q: Who won the drag race between the Mercedes and Audi?

The Audi RS E-Tron GT won the drag race, completing the standing quarter mile in 10.9 seconds, while the Mercedes E63 AMG took 11.1 seconds.

Q: How did the cars perform in a rolling race from 50 mph?

The Audi RS E-Tron GT performed better in the rolling race, leaving the Mercedes behind by several cars before reaching the half-mile mark.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Matt Watson introduces the Mercedes E63 AMG and Audi RS E-Tron GT, discussing their specifications and prices.

• The Audi RS E-Tron GT is heavier and more expensive than the Mercedes, but has higher horsepower and torque.

• The drag race results in favor of the Audi RS E-Tron GT, with it completing the standing quarter mile faster than the Mercedes.