Comparison Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 550 (388 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | S-class |
| Generation: | A8 (D2,4D) | S-class Long (W221) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | S 550 (388 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 2700 rpm. | 530 Nm/2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AEW, AKJ | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 7 |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 5206 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1871 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1591 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm | 1606 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 146-124 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 560 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Max weight: | 2325 kg | 2565 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 kg | 1985 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2150 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8Jx17 |