Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204 facelift 2011) C 180 CDI (120 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | C-class |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | C-class (W204 facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | C 180 CDI (120 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.3-5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.7-4.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 5.3-4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 59 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 139-125 g/km | |
| Power: | 280 hp | 120 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 2800-4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 208 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFL | OM 651.913 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2143 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 10.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 16.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 7G-TRONIC PLUS |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4591 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1552 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 475 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2370 kg | 2080 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 kg | 1565 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.84 m |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |