Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automataic & Audi A4 Avant (B7 8E) 3.0 TDI V6 (204 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class Long (W140) | A4 Avant (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automataic | 3.0 TDI V6 (204 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 223 g/km | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 3500-4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 1400-3150 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BKN | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5213 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1485 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3140 mm | 2648 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1522 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2650 kg | 2255 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2000 kg | 1705 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2000 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7J x 16 |