Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212 facelift 2013) E 300 (231 Hp) BlueTEC & Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | E-class | A8 |
| Generation: | E-class (W212 facelift 2013) | A8 (D2,4D) |
| Engine / modification: | E 300 (231 Hp) BlueTEC | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2013 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2016 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.2-6.9 l/100 km | 16.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.1-4.7 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.9-5.5 l/100 km | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 59 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 154-144 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Power: | 231 hp | 260 hp |
| Max power in: | 3800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.1 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 540 Nm/1550-2400 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKC, AQG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2987 cm3 | 3697 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 15.5 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4879 mm | 5034 mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height: | 1474 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2874 mm | 2882 mm |
| Front track: | 1598 mm | 1591 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1614 mm | 1580 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | 525 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2440 kg | 2245 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1885 kg | 1645 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2200 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.28 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 R 16 | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16 |