Comparison Audi S4 (8E,B7) 4.2i V8 (344 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 4 Automatic
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S4 | SL |
| Generation: | S4 (8E,B7) | SL (R129, facelift 1995) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2i V8 (344 Hp) quattro | SL 280 (193 Hp) 4 Automatic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.5 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.3 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.3 | 0.32-0.40 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 2 |
| CO2 emissions: | 321 g/km | |
| Power: | 344 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 7000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.6 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BBK | M 104.943 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4163 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.0 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 12.2 l | 11.75 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4586 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1781 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1415 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2651 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1516 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1512 mm | 1523 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 460 l | 265 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 833 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2210 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1660 kg | 1755 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 235/40 R18 | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18 | 8 J x 16 H 2 |