Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2007) 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 30 CDI (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | C-class |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2007) | C-class (W203) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic | AMG C 30 CDI (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.26-0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 249 g/km | |
| Power: | 326 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 3750 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 650 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm. | 540 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 36.5 m | |
| Model Engine: | BVN | OM 612.990 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4134 cm3 | 2950 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.0 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 14.9 l | 11-12 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Maximum engine speed: | 4500 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 5 |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4526 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1494 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1468 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 455 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 2135 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1945 kg | 1580 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.76 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 | Front wheel tires: 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 7 J x 17 H 2 |