Comparison Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.4 V6 30V (136 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 300 SEb (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A6 | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | A6 (4B,C5) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | S-class (W108) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.4 V6 30V (136 Hp) | 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 300 SEb (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1987 year | 1965 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1991 year | 1967 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 90 l | 82 l |
| Power: | 136 hp | 231 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5400 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h | 190 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 11.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 335 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 249 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ALW, ARN, ASM | M 116 E 42 / 116.965 | M 189 VIII / 189.989 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2393 cm3 | 4196 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.4 mm | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4796 mm | 5160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1451 mm | 1441 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2759 mm | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1555 mm | 1482 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm | 1527 mm | 1485 mm |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 434 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2180 kg | 2060 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1660 kg | 1560 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 6J x 14 |