Comparison Volkswagen Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) 4MOTION & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 S (140 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Bora | S-class | C-class |
| Generation: | Bora Variant (1J6) | S-class (W108) | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 VR5 (170 Hp) 4MOTION | 280 S (140 Hp) | C 180 Kompressor (143 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1967 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1972 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 82 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 170 hp | 140 hp | 143 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 218 km/h | 185 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 12.5 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Torque: | 220 Nm/3300 rpm. | 224 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 220 Nm @ 2500-4200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 130 V 28 / 130.920 | M 271.946 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2324 cm3 | 2778 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l | 7.5-8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 9 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 86.51 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 4409 mm | 4900 mm | 4526 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1810 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1485 mm | 1440 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2750 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1482 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1485 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 360 l | 455 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1370 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1985 kg | 1970 kg | 1965 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1495 kg | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 740 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R 16 V | |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 6J x 14 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |