Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Automatic & Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A6 |
| Generation: | S-class (W140) | A6 (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SE (231 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1991 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 19.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 312 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 4100 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104 E 32/104.990 | ARS, ASG |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | 11.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4833 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height: | 1492 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1602 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm | 1590 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 434 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2410 kg | 2310 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1890 kg | 1730 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 16 |