Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 2.0 i 4motion (116 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf VII Variant (facelift 2017) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model: | S-class | Golf | Golf |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Golf IV Variant (1J5) | Golf VII Variant (facelift 2017) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SEL V8 CAT (224 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 i 4motion (116 Hp) | 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2000 year | 2017 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2001 year | 2018 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | 11.7 l/100 km | 6.2-6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km | 4.4-4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.0-5.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 116-119 g/km | ||
| Power: | 224 hp | 116 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5400 rpm. | 5000-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 192 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 12 sec | 8.6 sec |
| Torque: | 325 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 166 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.965 | APK, AQY, AZJ | CZDA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1984 cm3 | 1395 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 4 l | 4.0 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | 7 DSG |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4397 mm | 4567 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1735 mm | 1799 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2027 mm | ||
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1473 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2518 mm | 2620 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1513 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1487 mm | 1520 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 360 l | 605 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1370 l | 1620 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2180 kg | 1920 kg | 1890 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1660 kg | 1385 kg | 1282 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 | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 670 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 6J x 15 | 6.5 J x 16 |