Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | S-class | Passat |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Passat (B5) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SEL V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 14.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 204 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.965 | AMX, ATQ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2771 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 8 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 | 10.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4670 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1500 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 475 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 745 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 2000 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1630 kg | 1450 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 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7J x 16 |