Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W109) 300 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | A4 | W111 |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (W109) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) | W111 Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1969 year | 1999 year | 1969 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 2000 year | 1971 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 60 l | 82 l |
| Power: | 200 hp | 193 hp | 200 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 233 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.981 | ACK, AHA, ALG, AMX, APR, AQD | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 2771 cm3 | 3499 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 10.6 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.81 mm | 86.4 mm | 65.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 Tiptronic | 4 |
| Length: | 5000 mm | 4479 mm | 4905 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1733 mm | 1845 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1415 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2607 mm | 2750 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1498 mm | 1482 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1477 mm | 1485 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | ||
| Max weight: | 2130 kg | 1970 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1630 kg | 1490 kg | 1570 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | R15 | 6J x 14 |