Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 600 V12 (394 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Chevrolet Malibu IV Station Wagon 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT & Audi S6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008) 5.2 FSI V10 (435 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | Malibu | S6 |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | Malibu IV Station Wagon | S6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | S 600 V12 (394 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | 5.0 V8 (145 Hp) CAT | 5.2 FSI V10 (435 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1977 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1978 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 69 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 299 g/km | ||
| Power: | 394 hp | 145 hp | 435 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 3800 rpm. | 6800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.6 sec | 5.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 570 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 332 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 540 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 120.982 | BXA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5987 cm3 | 5001 cm3 | 5204 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l | 4.2 l | 10.0 l |
| Coolant: | 18.5 l | 12.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 8.4 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 88.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 94.89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | 6 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | ||
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4911 mm | 4938 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1816 mm | 1864 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1384 mm | 1446 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2745 mm | 2847 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1486 mm | 1608 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1467 mm | 1588 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 20 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 15 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 14 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 915 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1251 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 1133 l | 565 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2050 l | 1660 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | ||
| Max weight: | 2710 kg | 2600 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 2180 kg | 1542 kg | 1970 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 13.0 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 195/75 R14; 205/75 R14 | 255/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 6.0J x 14 | 8.5J x 18 |