Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) & Audi A8 (D5) 60 TFSI V8 (460 Hp) MHEV quattro tiptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | C-class | A8 |
| Generation: | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) | A8 (D5) |
| Engine / modification: | C 280 (231 Hp) | 60 TFSI V8 (460 Hp) MHEV quattro tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2020 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.26 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro-6d-ISC-FCM |
| Power: | 231 hp | 460 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 248 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.5 sec | 4.4 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 250-270 g/km | |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 660 Nm @ 1850-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.940 | CXYA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 3996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l | 14.9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 8 tiptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4541 mm | 5172 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1945 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | 2130 mm |
| Height: | 1466 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2998 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1644 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1633 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | 989 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | 1185 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 505 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2110 kg | 2765 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 2050 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 90 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | 11.4 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 | 255/45 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 9J x 19 |