Comparison Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Long R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S211) E 240 (177 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B7 8E) 3.2 FSI V6 (256 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | R-class | E-class | A4 |
| Generation: | R-class (W251) Long | E-class T-mod. (S211) | A4 Avant (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | R 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | E 240 (177 Hp) | 3.2 FSI V6 (256 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2006 year | 2003 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2009 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | 15.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.3 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 70 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 317 g/km | 257 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 177 hp | 256 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 223 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7 sec | 9.4 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 2700-4750 rpm. | 240 Nm/4500 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AUK, BKH | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4966 cm3 | 2597 cm3 | 3123 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | ||
| Coolant: | 12 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 68.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 89.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5 | 6 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 5157 mm | 4850 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1922 mm | 1822 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | ||
| Height: | 1674 mm | 1496 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3215 mm | 2854 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1661 mm | 1559 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1651 mm | 1552 mm | 1522 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 690 l | 442 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2385 l | 1950 l | 1184 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2895 kg | 2295 kg | 2140 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2240 kg | 1720 kg | 1590 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2000 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 255/55 R19 W | 225/55 R16 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 | 7.5 J X 16 | 7J x 16 |