Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Ford Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) 1.8 D (60 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-mod (S204) C 230 (204 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.0 eTSI (110 Hp) MHEV DSG
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| Brand: | Audi | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | A8 | Escort | C-class | Golf |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | Escort VII Hatch (GAL,AFL) | C-class T-mod (S204) | Golf VIII Variant |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 1.8 D (60 Hp) | C 230 (204 Hp) | 1.0 eTSI (110 Hp) MHEV DSG |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1995 year | 2007 year | 2020 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 1999 year | 2011 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Combi | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 6.5 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 5.1 l/100 km | |||
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 4.6 l/100 km | |||
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 55 l | 62 l | 45 l |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 5.5 l/100 km | |||
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 5.3 l/100 km | |||
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO IV | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | |
| Power: | 280 hp | 60 hp | 204 hp | 110 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4800 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 153 km/h | 227 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 17.7 sec | 8.9 sec | 10.6 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 120 g/km | |||
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 110 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 245 Nm/2900 rpm. | 200 Nm @ 2000-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFL | EA211 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 1753 cm3 | 2496 cm3 | 999 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4 l | ||
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 21.5 | 11.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 82 mm | 68.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm | 88 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | - | 7 | 7 DSG |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |||
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4104 mm | 4541 mm | 4633 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1691 mm | 1728 mm | 1789 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2073 mm | |||
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1398 mm | 1470 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2525 mm | 2715 mm | 2669 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1440 mm | 1493 mm | 1533-1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1462 mm | 1464 mm | 1503-1519 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 380 l | 485 l | 611 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 735 l | 1500 l | 1642 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Wishbone | McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Helical spring | Elastic beam | |
| Max weight: | 2370 kg | 1635 kg | 1910 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 kg | 1095 kg | 1290 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | 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: | 75 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1500 kg | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.8 m | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | |||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 680 kg | |||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |||
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 175/70 R13 T | 205/55 R 16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7 J x 16 |