Comparison Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163, facelift 2001) ML 350 V6 (245 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC & Audi S3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI (310 Hp) quattro S tronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | M-class | S3 |
| Generation: | M-class (W163, facelift 2001) | S3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) |
| Engine / modification: | ML 350 V6 (245 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC | 2.0 TFSI (310 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.2-8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.4-5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.4-6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 83 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO VI |
| CO2 emissions: | 148-151 g/km | |
| Power: | 245 hp | 310 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5500-6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 4.6 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3500-4800 rpm. | 400 Nm/2000-6500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3724 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l | 10 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5G-TRONIC | 7 Stronic |
| Length: | 4638 mm | 4466 mm |
| Width: | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2126 mm | 1960 mm |
| Height: | 1820 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2820 mm | 2631 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1551 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 204 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 26 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 25 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 19 ° | |
| Climb angle: | 31 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 874 mm | 870 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 944 mm | 965 mm |
| Wading depth: | 500 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 1061 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2020 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2870 kg | 2020 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 2040 kg | 1470 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m | 11.0 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 135 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/60 R17 | 225/40 R18; 235/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 18; R19 |