Comparison Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 (B6 8E) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | /8 | A4 |
| Generation: | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) | A4 (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 (160 Hp) Automatic | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1973 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 78 l | 66 l |
| Power: | 160 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | 221 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 370 Nm/1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 110 V 28 / 110.921 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2746 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1772 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1526 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 445 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 720 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1975 kg | 2140 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1455 kg | 1590 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 | 7J x 16 |