Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204 facelift 2012) GLK 350 (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Audi A4 (B6 8E) 1.8 T (170 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | GLK | A4 |
| Generation: | S-class (W221, facelift 2009) | GLK (X204 facelift 2012) | A4 (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | S 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | GLK 350 (306 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 1.8 T (170 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2012 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 2015 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | SUV | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8-16.9 l/100 km | 10.5-10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.1-8.2 l/100 km | 6.9-6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.3-11.4 l/100 km | 8.2-8.1 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 66 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 264-266 g/km | 192-189 g/km | |
| Power: | 388 hp | 306 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 5900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 238 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec | 6.5 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 3500-5250 rpm. | 225 Nm/1950-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 273.968 | M 276 DE 35 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5461 cm3 | 3498 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 12 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5096 mm | 4536 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1871 mm | 1840 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | ||
| Height: | 1479 mm | 1669 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 2755 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm | 1574 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1606 mm | 1597 mm | 1526 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 560 l | 450 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1550 l | 720 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2420 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1955 kg | 1845 kg | 1610 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 11.65 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 235/60 R17 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | R17 | R15 |