Comparison Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (80 Hp) Automatic & Audi A3 (8L) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | W123 | A3 |
| Generation: | S123 | A3 (8L) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 TD (80 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1977 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1979 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.4 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 80 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 3750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 143 km/h | 181 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 21.9 sec | 12.4 sec |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 617 D 30 / 617.912 | AGR, ALH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3005 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 6 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 21.5 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.41 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91.01 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4725 mm | 4152 mm |
| Width: | 1786 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1470 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2795 mm | 2513 mm |
| Front track: | 1488 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1453 mm | 1495 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | |
| Max weight: | 2190 kg | 1680 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1570 kg | 1170 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 | 6J x 15 |