Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | 380 SE V8 (218 Hp) Automatic | 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.8 l/100 km | 14.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 60 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 165 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 215 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 38 / 116.961 | AGA, ALF, AML, APS, ARJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3818 cm3 | 2393 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 71.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1436 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2607 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1475 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2115 kg | 1975 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1595 kg | 1425 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | R15 |