Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 pairs very high performance (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s, 290 km/h) with all-wheel-drive traction in a five-seat compact. It’s good value in its segment for speed-focused buyers who still need year-round usability, but efficiency and cargo space are clear trade-offs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 blends extreme performance with five-seat practicality and a generous trunk, making it a compelling luxury option for road trips and family use. Its 107,000 price and 10.1 L/100 km consumption are harder to justify for city or budget-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety10.1 L/100km612 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 55 / 64

City 41 / 22

Budget / value 47 / 28

Road trip 52 / 66

Performance 44 / 48

Cargo 15 / 30

Practical 34 / 41

Premium 56 / 78

Winter 66 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi RS 3 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS 3 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

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Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Serious pace: 400 hp, 480 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s.
AWD traction supports confident winter and wet-weather driving.
Seats five, making it viable as a family compact.
Good value in its segment for the performance on offer.
Small trunk (282 L) limits cargo for trips or strollers.
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km is thirsty for daily commuting.
Higher price than non-performance compacts.
No hybrid or EV option for improved efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Exceptional acceleration and speed (3.4 s 0–100 km/h, 300 km/h top speed)
Five seats and a 540 L trunk support family gear and long journeys
Luxury focus makes it comfortable for extended highway travel
Strong safety standing within its class
High purchase price at 107,000
Higher fuel use than regular sedans (10.1 L/100 km combined)
Less suited to stop‑go city driving
Front‑wheel‑drive layout may not appeal to drivers seeking all‑weather traction

Verdict

Pick Audi RS 3 if…

Lower entry price

Audi RS 3 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 puts out 612 hp vs 400 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63

Verdict

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