Comparison Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC & Ford Shelby II GT 4.6 V8 (324 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | A4 | S-class | Shelby |
| Generation: | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) | S-class (W221, facelift 2009) | Shelby II |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro | S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC | GT 4.6 V8 (324 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2009 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2011 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 16.5-16.7 l/100 km | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 7.9-8.1 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 11-11.2 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 90 l | 60 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 258-262 g/km | ||
| Power: | 193 hp | 388 hp | 324 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 5.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. | 447 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ACK, APR, AQD | M 273.961 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | 4601 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 8.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 10.7 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 90.2 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 5096 mm | 4765 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1871 mm | 1877 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | ||
| Height: | 1417 mm | 1479 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2607 mm | 3035 mm | 2720 mm |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1600 mm | 1582 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1475 mm | 1606 mm | 1587 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 560 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | ||
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | 2560 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1430 kg | 1880 kg | 1525 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.8 m | 11.5 m |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 255/45 R18 | 235/50 ZR18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | R18 | R18 |