Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC & Audi A4 Avant (B9 8W) 3.0 TDI V6 (272 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class (W220) | A4 Avant (B9 8W) |
| Engine / modification: | S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC | 3.0 TDI V6 (272 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.7 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 58 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 294 g/km | 134 g/km |
| Power: | 279 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 3250-4250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. | 600 Nm/1500-3000 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4266 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5G-TRONIC | 8 tiptronic |
| Length: | 5038 mm | 4725 mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm | 1842 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2092 mm | 2022 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2965 mm | 2820 mm |
| Front track: | 1574 mm | 1572 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm | 1555 mm |
| Front overhang: | 867 mm | 880 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1206 mm | 1025 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 505 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1510 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2380 kg | 2285 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1695 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 11.6 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/50 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5 J x 17 |