Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 320 (231 Hp) 4G-TRONIC & Audi A4 (B9 8W) 2.0 TDI ultra (190 Hp) S tronic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) AMG SL 63 (537 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | A4 | SL |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | A4 (B9 8W) | SL (R231) |
| Engine / modification: | S 320 (231 Hp) 4G-TRONIC | 2.0 TDI ultra (190 Hp) S tronic | AMG SL 63 (537 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2015 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2018 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | 4.6-4.7 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.6-11.6 l/100 km | 3.4-3.5 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 3.9-4.0 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 54 l | 75 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 101-103 g/km | 231 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 190 hp | 537 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 3800-4200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 240 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 7.7 sec | 4.3 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm. | 800 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.994 | DESA, DETA, DFVA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 1968 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 4.7 l | |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 15.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 95.5 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 G-TRONIC | 7 S tronic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G Sport |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4726 mm | 4617 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1842 mm | 1877 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2022 mm | ||
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1427 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2820 mm | 2585 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1572 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1555 mm | 1604 mm |
| Front overhang: | 880 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1026 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 480 l | 241 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 965 l | 381 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2550 kg | 2070 kg | 2180 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1890 kg | 1470 kg | 1845 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.6 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/50 R17; 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19 | 255/35 ZR19; 285/30 ZR19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 17; R18; R19 | R19 |