Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 240 (170 Hp) & Audi R8 Coupe 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | C-class | R8 |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | R8 Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 (170 Hp) | 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 22.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.34 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 75 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| Power: | 170 hp | 420 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 7800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 301 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | 4.6 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 4500-5500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.912 | BYH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 4163 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4431 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1904 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1638 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1595 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 999 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | 782 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 100 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 190 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 1860 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1560 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 V | 235/40 R18; 285/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18 |