Comparison Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 230.4 (110 Hp) Automatic & Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | /8 | S8 |
| Generation: | /8 (W115, facelift 1973) | S8 (D2) |
| Engine / modification: | 230.4 (110 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1972 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.4 l/100 km | 14.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 90 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 340 g/km | |
| Power: | 110 hp | 340 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 6600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.9 sec | 5.5 sec |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 115 V 23 / 115.951 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2307 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 11.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 5034 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2882 mm |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1587 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1579 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 1870 kg | 2320 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1350 kg | 1720 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R18 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 | 8J x 18 |