Comparison Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC & Audi A3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TFSI (190 Hp) quattro S tronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | M-class | A3 |
| Generation: | M-class (W164, facelift 2008) | A3 Sedan (8V facelift 2016) |
| Engine / modification: | ML 420 CDI V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | 2.0 TFSI (190 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | |
| Coupe type: | SUV | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.1-7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.7-5.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6-5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.37 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | EURO VI |
| CO2 emissions: | 129-136 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 190 hp |
| Max power in: | 3600 rpm. | 4200-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Torque: | 700 Nm @ 2000-2600 rpm. | 320 Nm/1500-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 629.912 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 11.65 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 7 S tronic |
| Length: | 4781 mm | 4458 mm |
| Width: | 1911 mm | 1796 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2124 mm | 1960 mm |
| Height: | 1815 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2915 mm | 2637 mm |
| Front track: | 1636 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1639 mm | 1526 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 186-261 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 25 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 24 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 14-21 ° | |
| Climb angle: | 45 ° | |
| Front overhang: | 866 mm | 870 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1000 mm | 951 mm |
| Wading depth: | 500 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 833 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | 845 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2950 kg | 1940 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2240 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.0 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 680 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 255/50 R19; 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 235/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 21 | 7,0J x 16; R17; R18; R19 |