Comparison Audi A8 Long (D2, 4D) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A8 | S-class |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D2, 4D) | S-class SEL (V126) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1981 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1985 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.6 l/100 km | 15.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 312 g/km | |
| Power: | 310 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 4750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AQF, AUW | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 9 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 13.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 4 |
| Length: | 5164 mm | 5135 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3010 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1595 mm | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1517 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Threaded twist beam |
| Max weight: | 2390 kg | 2175 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 kg | 1655 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5 J x 16 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |