Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automaic & Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 190 (125 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | A-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | A-class (W168) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automaic | A 190 (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 54 l |
| Power: | 179 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 | M 166.990 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2962 cm3 | 1898 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 5.7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.25 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 3575 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1719 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2423 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1503 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1452 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 1540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | 1185 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: 205/65 R15 | 195/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 5.5J x 15 |