New Audi RS6 Perf v BMW M5 v AMG E63 S: DRAG RACE

Thanks to everyone for lending us their cars for this race:
- BMW M5: @DNAAUTOHAUS
- AMG E63: @exclusiveautos6770

We’ve got our hands on the all-new Audi RS6 Performance, and it’s about to go head-to-head against its key competitors, the BMW M5 Competition and Mercedes-AMG E63 S!

Think this line-up seems familiar? Well, that’s because it is - we’ve done this race before! The question is, will the all-new RS6 have what it takes to bring down the competition?

Well, let’s first find out by checking out the stats. Starting with the RS6, it’s powered by the same 4-litre twin-turbo V8 as before, but the power has been dialled up, and it now produces an amazing 630hp and 850Nm of torque! This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, however, the car is the heaviest in this line-up, tipping the scales at 2,090kg! It’s also the most expensive car here, with a price tag of around £113,000.

Alongside it, we have the BMW. It’s packing a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet, which is good for 625hp and 750Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed torque converter gearbox, and it weighs in at 1,865kg. It’s also slightly cheaper than the RS6, at around £111,000.

Then finally we have the AMG. It’s actually the least powerful car here, with its 4-litre twin-turbo V8 putting down 612hp and 850Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed multi-clutch gearbox, and it tips the scales at 1,950kg. It’s the cheapest car in this line-up, too, costing around £106,000.

So will the most powerful car win it? Or will the BMW’s incredible launch system propel it to victory? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[carwow]

Audi RS6 Performance v BMW M5 v AMG E63 - Which would you choose?

[fastg]

I’m an M5 guy all day but that Audi launch was something to admire lol

[desertsandfly]

For a car that weighs just over 2 Tons, that RS6 performance launches like a slingshot. Holy crap!

[BS-lqgm]

The way that Audi squatted down and propelled is just crazy. Reminds me of the Group B Audi Rally cars

[nimish]

That Audi is impressive. I was in shock during first drag race. Like, it literally jumped 5 meters ahead of that M5. Insane launch.
But still, That M5 for me. Best.

[GreggCesaroni]

I did not expect that RS6 to be that quick…. That launch is insane

[carloslargaespada]

Wow!! The look on Matt when he lost to the gorgeous M5 was epic with the music in the background 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Passion_Autoblog]

Very impressed by how much they improved the RS6 performance over the regular one! And that’s coming from an M5 lover

[Nyjawonder]

That M5 is a thing of pure beauty and the way it pulls in the higher region is like a jet fighter pulling on a passenger airliner

[prathameshrivonkar]

The way Audi’s Quattro puts down all its power is phenomenal…

[umairmkhalid]

Best Video of the Year Watched it so many times already....

[Goomba]

Finally a drag race with the legendary German trio

[slavaaus]

I love the German drag races. Go for BMW. Keep up the great work!😁👍

[fatihgokhansen]

Consodering the weight of the RS6 perf, it performed pretty well!!
Still M5 will be my personal favorite 😉

[christianbryant]

13:47 MANNNN look at that Audi.. beautiful.. just beautiful. And I’m happy to see the performance RS6 against the Comp and S! Good race

[evan.]

That RS6 gets off the line like it's an EV. Quattro is super impressive.

[bruhda.a]

The first 2 audi launches were jaw dropping, that aerial shot was amazing at portraying the huge gap. Production was second to none on this one love the new angle. Rock on Matt !!!

[codymulcahy]

I’d love to see rs6 vs rs7 to see how the different body styles affect drag and overall performance.

[NEFARIOUS_]

That look on mat's face was hilarious when he was defeated by m5 in the drag 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[propacs]

That M5…. was like Hold up! The Warm up is Over Guyzzz.