Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 450 V8 (340 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S-class | A6 |
| Generation: | S-class (W221, facelift 2009) | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | S 450 V8 (340 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC | 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2010 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3-16.4 l/100 km | 16 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9-8 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11-11.1 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 256-258 g/km | 271 g/km |
| Power: | 340 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 2700-5000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 273.924 | ASN |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4663 cm3 | 2976 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5096 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1871 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm | |
| Height: | 1479 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3035 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1606 mm | 1569 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 560 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2195 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1955 kg | 1645 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | 7J x 16 |