Quiet prowess - The Straits Times
If the Mercedes-AMG GT S is brash, loud and in your face, the Audi RS6 Avant is exactly the opposite. The RS6, in all its facelifted glory, matches the GT S across almost every aspect of its performance spectrum. Like the GT S, it is powered by a 4-litre V8 forced-fed by two turbos. Mated to an eight-speed gearbox (instead of the Mercedes' seven), it sends 560bhp and 700Nm of torque to all four wheels (instead of only the rear). This allows the bigger and heftier RS6 to accomplish the century sprint in 3. 9 seconds (0. 1 seconds shy of the GT S) and a top speed of 305kmh (5kmh off the Merc's mark). Of course, you will need to borrow one of Changi Airport's runways to prove - or disprove - these figures, but on the road, the Audi feels every bit as quick and fast as the Mercedes. The beauty is that the RS6 delivers the speed and acceleration in a much more friendly manner. SPECS/AUDI RS6 AVANT Price: $544,300 with COE. Top speed: 305kmh. In this mode, the car's V8 is able to shut down four of its cylinders to conserve fuel. Audi claims 9. 6 litres to every 100km (0. 2. Source: www.straitstimes.com
