How does the performance compare between Audi RS 5 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite?

The Audi RS 5 Sportback delivers 444 bhp @ 5700 rpm power and 600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite which produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm torque.

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Audi RS 5 Sportback ₹ 1.13 Crore

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite ₹ 88 Lakh

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Audi RS 5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Audi

Audi RS 5 Sportback

₹ 1.13 Crore

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite

₹ 88 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

444 bhp @ 5700 rpm

Power

282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm

600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm

Torque

600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm

2894 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.9L Bi-Turbo TFSI V6

Engine / Motor

2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM656 Turbo I6

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

RWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

10.8 km/l

Economy / Range

—

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi RS 5 Sportback	Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.13 Crore	₹ 88 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2894 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.9L Bi-Turbo TFSI V6	OM656 Turbo I6
Power	444 bhp @ 5700 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
Torque	600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Transmission	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive)	RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	58 litres	80 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	630 Km	—
Fuel Economy	10.8 km/l	—
Body
Length	4783 mm	5075 mm
Width	1866 mm	1860 mm
Height	1409 mm	1495 mm
Wheelbase	2832 mm	3079 mm
Kerb weight	1795 kg	—
Front Tyre	265 / 35 R19	245 / 45 R18
Rear Tyre	265 / 35 R19	245 / 45 R18
Front Suspension	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Four-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Multi-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Turn Radius	—	5.3 metres
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	4 Doors	4 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Active	Active
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	Yes	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat base angle up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Heated and cooled	—
Interior Colour	Black / Rock Gray	Grey open-pore ash wood trim / Beige with Tropez blue
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Interior Ambient Light	30	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Split	—	40:20:40 split
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.1 inch	12.3 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Yes
Internal Hard Drive	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	Yes
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Electric
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Electric
Other
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	Yes
Car Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
Sunroof via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi RS 5 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite.

The Audi RS 5 Sportback is priced at ₹ 1.13 Crore, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite is priced at ₹ 88 Lakh.

The Audi RS 5 Sportback delivers 444 bhp @ 5700 rpm power and 600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite which produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm torque.

Audi RS 5 Sportback features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350d Elite comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.