Audi RS e-tron GT vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$51,195

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

RS e-tron GT Performance AWD vs S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD
Measure	RS e-tron GT	S-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$171,795	$120,600	S-Class
Horsepower	912 hp	442 hp	RS e-tron GT
Torque	N/A	413 lb-ft	N/A
MPG or MPGe	84 MPGe	23 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$820	$1,670	RS e-tron GT
EV range	278 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	9.2 cu ft	12.8 cu ft	S-Class
Cargo, seats up	9.2 cu ft	12.8 cu ft	S-Class
Rear legroom	32.2 in	43.8 in	S-Class
Front legroom	41.9 in	41.4 in	RS e-tron GT
Length	196.4 in	208.3 in to 209.5 in	N/A
Width	77.3 in	76.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	5,137 lb to 5,335 lb	4,696 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.1 in	N/A
0-60 mph	2.4 s tested	4.5 s tested	RS e-tron GT
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
RS e-tron GT Performance AWD $170,500	S-Class AMG S 63 E Performance 4MATIC $189,800	$19,300
S-Class S 500 4MATIC AWD $119,550	RS e-tron GT Performance AWD $170,500	$50,950

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

S-Class costs $46,095 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: RS e-tron GT wins.

S-Class wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.