Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class Coupe (C140) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.6 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 279 hp | 165 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 9.8 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGA, ALF, AML, APS, ARJ | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2393 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5065 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1912 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1445 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2945 mm | 2617 mm |
| Front track: | 1614 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 505 l | 440 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2600 kg | 1915 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2080 kg | 1365 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.91 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | R15 |