Audi S6 vs Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | AMG E 53 HYBRID |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75,900 (best) | $91,100 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | — | 60 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 44 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 2.8 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 444 hp | 577 hp (best) |
| Torque | 442 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.9 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.7 cu ft (best) | 13.1 cu ft |
| Payload | 1,102 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,519 lbs | 4,244 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 116.6 in (best) |
| Length | 195 in (best) | 194.9 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.9 in (best) |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi S6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMGAMG E 53 HYBRID |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi S6 | Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $75,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG E 53 HYBRID $91,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Plus $80,200 MSRP | AMG E 53 HYBRID $95,200 MSRP |
| 3 | Prestige $84,100 MSRP | — |
Audi S6 vs Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Audi S6 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2025 Audi S6 starts lower at $75,900.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- The 2025 Audi S6 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (75,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (44).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on horsepower in this comparison (577).
- Which has better seats: 2025 Audi S6 or 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- The 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Audi S6 vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi S6 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).