Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Audi A4 allroad (B8 8K, facelift 2011) 2.0 TDI (177 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | A4 | SL |
| Generation: | S-class Long (V140, facelift 1994) | A4 allroad (B8 8K, facelift 2011) | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 2.0 TDI (177 Hp) quattro | 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2011 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2015 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.3 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 61 l | 85 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 153 g/km | ||
| Power: | 279 hp | 177 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 215 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 8.2 sec | 9.8 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.981 | CGLC, CMGB | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1968 cm3 | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.0 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 16 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5213 mm | 4721 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1841 mm | 1790 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2006 mm | ||
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1495 mm | 1305 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3140 mm | 2805 mm | 2460 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1583 mm | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1574 mm | 1466 mm |
| Front overhang: | 883 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1033 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 490 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1430 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | ||
| Max weight: | 2650 kg | 2200 kg | 1930 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2000 kg | 1630 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.51 m | 11.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/55 R17 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |