Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) S 320 (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | S-class |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E) | S-class Long (W140) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | S 320 (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.5-17.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7-8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9-12.0 l/100 km | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 100 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 286 -288 g/km | |
| Power: | 335 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 430 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 315 Nm/3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFM | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 3199 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 5 |
| Length: | 5051 mm | 5213 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1485 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 3140 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1606 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1579 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 525 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2380 kg | 2560 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1900 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 |