Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz A-class Long (V168) A 160 (102 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | A-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | A-class Long (V168) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC | A 160 (102 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7-11.7 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 54 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 102 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 11.1 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.971 | M 166.960 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1598 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 4.9-5.7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 G-TRONIC | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 3776 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1719 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1950 mm | |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2593 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1503 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1452 mm |
| Front overhang: | 602 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 581 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1930 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 1590 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1070 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.35 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 195/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 5.5J x 15 |