Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 240 (170 Hp) & Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | C-class | A8 |
| Generation: | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) | A8 (D3, 4E) |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 (170 Hp) | 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 259 g/km | |
| Power: | 170 hp | 275 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 3750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.912 | ASE |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2597 cm3 | 3936 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l | 11.5-12 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 17.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 68.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 5051 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1894 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2944 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1615 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 2540 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1940 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | 2300 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 V | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 8J x 17 |