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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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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) Automatic
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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