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 & Mercedes-Benz Viano (W639) 3.0i V6 (190 Hp) Automatic kompakt & Audi A6 Allroad quattro (4F,C6 facelift 2008) 3.0 TFSI V6 (290 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A6 | Viano | A6 |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) | Viano (W639) | A6 Allroad quattro (4F,C6 facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC | 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.0i V6 (190 Hp) Automatic kompakt | 3.0 TFSI V6 (290 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2001 year | 2003 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2004 year | 2007 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Minivan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | 18.1 l/100 km | 17.2 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7-11.7 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.33 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 70 l | 75 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 293 g/km | 225 g/km | ||
| Power: | 279 hp | 250 hp | 190 hp | 290 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 4850-6800 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 243 km/h | 181 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 7.6 sec | 11.3 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1800-4500 rpm. | 420 Nm @ 2500-4850 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 119.971 | ARJ, BES | CAJA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2671 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | 2995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.0 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 6.0 l | 9.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.3 | 10.3 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 86.4 mm | 89 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 G-TRONIC | 5 Tiptronic | 5 | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4796 mm | 4748 mm | 4934 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1810 mm | 1901 mm | 1862 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1477 mm | 1875 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2759 mm | 3200 mm | 2833 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1540 mm | 1630 mm | 1596 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1569 mm | 1630 mm | 1587 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 455 l | 430 l | 565 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | 3000 l | 1660 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent, spring | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Semi-independent, spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2310 kg | 2770 kg | 2470 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1760 kg | 2060 kg | 1840 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.68 m | 11.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 215/55 R16 | 205/65 R16 103T | 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7.5J x 17 |