Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic & Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A8 |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | A8 Long (D3, 4E) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SEL V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic | 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 204 hp | 275 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 3750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.965 | ASE |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 3936 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 11.5-12 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 5181 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 3074 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1615 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 2590 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1630 kg | 1990 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): | 12.5 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 8J x 17 |