Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) S 420 (279 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VI (3-door) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI (235 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | S-class | Golf |
| Generation: | S-class Long (W140) | Golf VI (3-door) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 (279 Hp) | GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI (235 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1991 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 15 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 235 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm/3900 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CDLG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, VVT |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5213 mm | 4213 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1779 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2048 mm | |
| Height: | 1485 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3140 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1533 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1514 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 11.2 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 14 ° | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 350 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1305 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2650 kg | 1890 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 2000 kg | 1326 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): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 700 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/40 R18; 225/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 19 |