Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330i (231 Hp) & Skoda Superb III 1.8 TSI (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW | Skoda |
| Model: | S-class | 3 Series | Superb |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | 3 Series Touring (E46) | Superb III |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 330i (231 Hp) | 1.8 TSI (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2000 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2001 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 63 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 138 g/km | ||
| Power: | 279 hp | 231 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 4000-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 250 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.7 sec | 8.0 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 320 Nm/1450-3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.981 | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 1798 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 89.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4478 mm | 4861 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1739 mm | 1864 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1409 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2725 mm | 2841 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1471 mm | 1584 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1483 mm | 1572 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 149 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 435 l | 625 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1760 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent type McPherson | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2010 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1470 kg | 1390 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/45 R17 | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 | 6.5J × 16 |