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Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
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Audi RS 3
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC
The Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC pairs strong AWD performance with room for five, making it well-suited to road trips and winter use. It offers good value in its segment given its 362 hp, 5.4 s 0–100 km/h, and a usable 525 L trunk.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.2 L/100kmAWD
Audi RS 3
Car B
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 safety400 hpAWD
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Usage fit

Family 55 / 55
City 31 / 41
Budget / value 32 / 47
Road trip 69 / 52
Performance 43 / 44
Cargo 29 / 15
Practical 30 / 34
Premium 61 / 56
Winter 70 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC · Orange = Audi RS 3

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Audi RS 3
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC

  • AWD traction boosts confidence for winter driving and long-distance trips.
  • Strong performance (362 hp, 500 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.4 s) for easy passing and highway cruising.
  • Seats five with a 525 L trunk, fitting family travel and weekend luggage.
  • High safety ranking in the signals adds peace of mind.

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.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC uses 9.2 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi RS 3 if…
More power
Audi RS 3 puts out 400 hp vs 362 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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