Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1971) 7.0 Cobra Jet V8 (370 Hp) & Audi A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | Mustang | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1971) | A4 Cabriolet (B7 8H) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 7.0 Cobra Jet V8 (370 Hp) | 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 1970 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 1971 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 10 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 76 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 194 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 370 hp | 163 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 225 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 9.7 sec | |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 610 Nm @ 3400 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 | BDG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 7030 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 6.6 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 17.7 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 11.3 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 91.19 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 110.74 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | vario | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4813 mm | 4573 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1882 mm | 1777 mm |
| Height: | 1436 mm | 1290 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2769 mm | 2654 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1562 mm | 1523 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1549 mm | 1523 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 246 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 229 l | 315 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | 2170 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 3209 kg | 1690 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 |