Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Renault Trafic III 1.6 dCi (90 Hp) L1H1 & Audi S3 (8L) 1.8 T (210 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Renault | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | Trafic | S3 |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | Trafic III | S3 (8L) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 dCi (90 Hp) L1H1 | 1.8 T (210 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 2014 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2015 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 80 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 174 g/km | 218 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 90 hp | 210 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 3500 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 153 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 6.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2100-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 | R9M | APY, AMK, AUL |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 6 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 8.3 l | 7 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 15 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4999 mm | 4159 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1956 mm | 1763 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2283 mm | ||
| Height: | 1436 mm | 1971 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 3098 mm | 2519 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1615 mm | 1527 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1628 mm | 1503 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 160 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 933 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 968 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 1000 l | 270 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2100 l | 1020 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent type McPherson | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Independent, spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | 2740 kg | 1935 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1901 kg | 1375 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 280 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 720 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 205/65 R16 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | R16 | 7.5J x 17 |