Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A6 |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC | 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7-11.7 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 293 g/km | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 250 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1800-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.971 | ARJ, BES |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2671 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 G-TRONIC | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2310 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1760 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7J x 16 |