Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 2.3 V5 (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | S-class | Golf |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | Golf IV (1J1) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic | 2.3 V5 (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 77 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 121 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 4350 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.2 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 205 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 617 D 30 A / 617.951 | AQN |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2998 cm3 | 2324 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 8.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 21.5 | 10.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 5145 mm | 4149 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2511 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1494 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1185 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2170 kg | 1760 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1695-1705 kg | 1243 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 | 6J x 16 |