Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic & Audi S3 (8L) 1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | S3 |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W116) | S3 (8L) |
| Engine / modification: | 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic | 1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.335 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 96 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 223 g/km | |
| Power: | 205 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.3 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 284 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.983 | BAM |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4960 mm | 4159 mm |
| Width: | 1870 mm | 1763 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2860 mm | 2519 mm |
| Front track: | 1521 mm | 1527 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1505 mm | 1503 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 530 l | 270 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1020 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2195 kg | 1980 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1675 kg | 1420 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 740 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 7.5J x 17 |