Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC & Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) S-Tronic & Audi R8 Coupe 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A3 | R8 |
| Generation: | S-class (W221) | A3 Sportback (8PA) | R8 Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC | 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) S-Tronic | 5.2 FSI V10 (525 Hp) quattro R tronic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2004 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2008 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.6 l/100 km | 21.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.362 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 55 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 326 g/km | ||
| Power: | 388 hp | 200 hp | 525 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5100-6000 rpm. | 8000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 236 km/h | 316 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec | 7 sec | 3.9 sec |
| Torque: | 530 Nm @ 2800 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 6500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 273.96x | AXX, BPY, BWA | BUJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5461 cm3 | 1984 cm3 | 5204 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.5 mm | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 98 mm | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 6 S-Tronic | 6 R tronic |
| Length: | 5079 mm | 4286 mm | 4434 mm |
| Width: | 1872 mm | 1765 mm | 1930 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2029 mm | ||
| Height: | 1473 mm | 1423 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 2578 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1604 mm | 1534 mm | 1638 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1606 mm | 1507 mm | 1595 mm |
| Front overhang: | 999 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 785 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 560 l | 370 l | 100 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1120 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Pneumatic elastic element | The depreciated rack | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Pneumatic elastic element | Transverse stabilizer | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 1970 kg | 1925 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1865 kg | 1410 kg | 1625 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 225/45 R17 | 235/35 R19; 295/30 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.5J x 18 | 7.5J x 17 | 8.5J x 19; 11J x 19 |