Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (272 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 600 SE (408 Hp) Automatic & Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | S-class | S3 |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | S-class Long (W140) | S3 (8P, facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 560 SEL V8 (272 Hp) Automatic | 600 SE (408 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1991 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1993 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.1 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.6 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.7 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.330 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 100 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO IV | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 199 g/km | ||
| Power: | 272 hp | 408 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 238 km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 6.1 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Torque: | 430 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 580 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 350 Nm/2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 56 / 117.968 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 5547 cm3 | 5987 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.3 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 8.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.8 mm | 80.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5160 mm | 5213 mm | 4230 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1886 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1446 mm | 1490 mm | 1399 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 3140 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1602 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1574 mm | 1506 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 535 l | 281 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1011 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2270 kg | 2650 kg | 2015 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1810 kg | 2190 kg | 1455 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.51 m | 10.7 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15 | 235/60 R16 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7.5J x 16 | 7,5J x 18 |