Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.8 4motion (125 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | S-class | Golf |
| Generation: | S-class (W140) | Golf IV Variant (1J5) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SE (231 Hp) | 1.8 4motion (125 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1991 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.5 l/100 km | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 125 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 4100 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGN | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4397 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1492 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1602 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm | 1484 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1470 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2410 kg | 1625 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1890 kg | 1115 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 |