Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221, facelift 2009) AMG S 63 (544 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 (340 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | S-class | GL |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | S-class Long (W221, facelift 2009) | GL (X164) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.2 FSI V6 (260 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | AMG S 63 (544 Hp) Automatic | GL 450 (340 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2010 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2013 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | SUV |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km | 18.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.37 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l | 100 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO V | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 244 g/km | 317 g/km | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 544 hp | 340 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5250-5750 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 4.5 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 800 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. | 460 Nm @ 2700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BPK | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3123 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | 4663 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.1 l | ||
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 86 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 92.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 5 | 7 G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 5226 mm | 5088 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1871 mm | 1920 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | ||
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1479 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 3165 mm | 3075 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1600 mm | 1645 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1606 mm | 1648 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 560 l | 620 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2300 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 2695 kg | 3150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1785 kg | 2095 kg | 2355 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 12.2 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 255/40 R19; 275/40 R19 | 275/55 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R19 | R19 |