There’s an argument to made that Mustang Mach-E is shaped more like a sports wagon than an SUV. And that’s something that can lead to a number of other fun arguments.
As Zach Klapman points out in The Smoking Tire’s latest “Two Takes” video, the Mach-E isn’t that much taller than an A6 Allroad. His numbers are a little funky in the video, but the Mach-E is 64 inches tall, whereas an A6 Allroad is 59 inches tall.
Admittedly, it’s still closer in height to a Ford Escape (66 inches), but thanks to the proportions and the Mustang-aping design it crucially looks long and low. And that’s one of the great things about electric crossovers, their shape naturally hides the battery pack.
So although it’s taller than a wagon according to the measuring tape, it’s shorter than your average crossover.
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We also know that the Mach-E GT Performance will be able to hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Again, that’s not quite RS6 Avant territory, but it is in the same ballpark. The Avant hits 60 mph in 3.1 seconds.
Both, though, make use of AWD and although the RS6 makes more horsepower than the Mach-E GT Performance (591 to 480) the Ford puts out more torque (634 lb-ft to 591). And while both are unlikely performers, the Mach-E makes good use of its low center of gravity to handle shockingly well. Seriously, every review of the Ford’s handling is glowing.
I know that I’m pushing it a bit with the premise, but I am genuinely curious as to how these cars will stack up on track. Although the RS6 Avant is a seriously impressive (and let’s be honest, cool) car, the Mach-E has done nothing but impress. And especially when it’s competing against a car that’s heavy anyway, its low center of gravity might give it an advantage on tight, twisty circuits.
Although the RS6 Avant is rad, the Mach-E is the vanguard for a future that might not suck. And that’s pretty cool.