Drag race: new Audi RS6 GT vs BMW M5 CS vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S

We’ve managed to get hold of the new Audi RS6 GT for a drag race. It’s the last hurrah for this bonkers estate car before it gets replaced next year, and you certainly won’t confuse it for the normal one with that livery.

Lined up next to it is the BMW M5 CS, the most hardcore version of the outgoing M5, and a Mercedes-AMG E63 S. Let’s take a closer look at the stats.

New Audi RS6 GT

Starting with the Audi then, it has a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 under the bonnet which puts out 630hp and 850Nm of torque. That’s exactly the same as the standard RS6 performance, however the GT is 15kg lighter than that car at 2,075kg.

Power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the GT gets special coilover suspension for added agility – not that this will matter here. All 660 of these cars have been sold, costing their lucky owners £177,000 each.

BMW M5 CS

The M5 CS was also built as a farewell to the outgoing BMW M5, and it too is sold out. Powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, it has 635hp and 750Nm of torque. That’s 10hp more than the standard M5 Competition.

Like the Audi it has all-wheel drive, but the M5 has an extra ratio in its gearbox. It’s also lighter than the RS6, tipping the scales at 1,825kg. When it was new, this car would’ve set you back £141,000.

Mercedes-AMG E63 S

Finally, let’s take a look at the Mercedes-AMG E63 S. Up front is a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 612hp and 850Nm of torque, sending power to all four wheels via a nine-speed multi-clutch gearbox.

It’s right in the middle in terms of weight, coming in at 1,990kg, and it’s also the cheapest car here. When it was new someone paid £87,100 for this car – not exactly chump change but a relative bargain compared to the other two.

So which of these German Bahnstormers will come out on top? You’ll have to watch the video to find out.

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