Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172 facelift 2016) SLC 200 (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | A6 | SLC |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) | SLC (R172 facelift 2016) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | SLC 200 (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 1998 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2000 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Coupe - Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km | 8.8-8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 5.4-4.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.2 l/100 km | 6.6-6.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 293 g/km | 154-142 g/km | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 230 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 240 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 8.4 sec | 7.0 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 310 Nm/1700-4600 rpm. | 300 Nm/1200-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKC | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2671 cm3 | 1991 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 6.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 5 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 86.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 81 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4796 mm | 4133 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | 2006 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1479 mm | 1301 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2759 mm | 2430 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1540 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm | 1569 mm | 1565 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 455 l | 225 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | 335 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2245 kg | 2310 kg | 1770 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1730 kg | 1380 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2200 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.68 m | 10.52 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7J x 15 | R16 |