Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5) 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A6 |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | A6 Avant (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic | 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 293 g/km | |
| Power: | 300 hp | 230 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 455 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 310 Nm/1700-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 56 / 117.968 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5547 cm3 | 2671 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1446 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2290 kg | 2310 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1830 kg | 1730 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15 | 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7J x 15 |