Comparison Audi A4 (B6 8E) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Multitronic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic & MG ZT (facelift 2004) 2.0 CDTi (131 Hp) Automatic & Renault Grand Espace IV 2.0i Turbo 16V (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | MG | Renault |
| Model: | A4 | SL | ZT | Espace |
| Generation: | A4 (B6 8E) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | ZT (facelift 2004) | Grand Espace IV |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Multitronic | SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 CDTi (131 Hp) Automatic | 2.0i Turbo 16V (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 1998 year | 2004 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2001 year | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster | Sedan | Minivan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 10 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.32-0.40 | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 80 l | 65 l | 83 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 190 g/km | 232 g/km | ||
| Power: | 163 hp | 224 hp | 131 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 3500 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 219 km/h | 238 , Electronically limited km/h | 190 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 8.4 sec | 9.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 310 Nm/1400-3600 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.943 | M47R / 204D2 | F4R | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | 1951 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.8 l | 5.4 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.8 l | 8.2 l | 9.3 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | ||
| Maximum engine speed: | 4900 rpm. | |||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | ||
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 18.5 | 10 | 18 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 84 mm | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 89.9 mm | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | Multitronic | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |||
| Length: | 4548 mm | 4499 mm | 4747 mm | 4861 mm |
| Width: | 1772 mm | 1812 mm | 1778 mm | 1860 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2104 mm | |||
| Height: | 1428 mm | 1300 mm | 1417 mm | 1746-1798 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm | 2515 mm | 2746 mm | 2868 mm |
| Front track: | 1528 mm | 1535 mm | 1574 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1526 mm | 1525 mm | 1556 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 120 mm | |||
| Front overhang: | 1026 mm | |||
| Rear overhang: | 967 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 445 l | 265 l | 432 l | 456 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 720 l | 674 l | 3050 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent type McPherson | ||
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Trailing | ||
| Max weight: | 2085 kg | 2130 kg | 2030 kg | 2530 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1535 kg | 1755 kg | 1570-1655 kg | 1815 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | 80 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 10.7 m | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | 2000 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 100 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 245/45 R 17 W | 225/45 R18 | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | 7.5J x 18 | R17 |