Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 SE (160 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class (W108) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SE (160 Hp) | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1967 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 60 l |
| Power: | 160 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec | 7.4 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 130 E 28 / 130.980 | ACK, APR, AQD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2778 cm3 | 2771 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 10.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4900 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2607 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1475 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 1995 kg | 1980 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1495 kg | 1430 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | R15 |