Comparison Audi A6 (4A,C4) 2.5 TDI (115 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 350 SD Turbodiesel (136 Hp) Automatic & Nissan Safari (Y61) 3.0 Di (3 dr) (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model: | A6 | A8 | S-class | Safari |
| Generation: | A6 (4A,C4) | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) | Safari (Y61) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI (115 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 350 SD Turbodiesel (136 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 Di (3 dr) (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2002 year | 1990 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 2002 year | 1991 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Off-road vehicle |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 90 l | 90 l | 95 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |||
| Power: | 115 hp | 310 hp | 136 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 3600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 192 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 175 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.9 sec | 6.9 sec | ||
| Torque: | 265 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 363 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AAT | AUW | OM 603 D 35 A / 603.970 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2461 cm3 | 4172 cm3 | 3449 cm3 | 2953 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.0 l | 7.5 l | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 11 l | 10 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 20 | 11 | 22 | 17.9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 93 mm | 92.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84.5 mm | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4797 mm | 5034 mm | 5145 mm | 4340 mm |
| Width: | 1783 mm | 1880 mm | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |||
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1438 mm | 1438 mm | 1855 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2687 mm | 2882 mm | 2930 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1520 mm | 1593 mm | 1562 mm | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm | 1584 mm | 1534 mm | 1625 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 620 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 510 l | 1652 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2040 kg | 2350 kg | 2240 kg | 2405 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1490 kg | 1750 kg | 1770 kg | 2130 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | 2300 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | 12.3 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 2300 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 50 kg | 95 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 225/60 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 265/70 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 7.5J x 16 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |