Comparison Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 160 CDI (60 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 500 4MATIC (388 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A-class | R-class | S-class |
| Generation: | A-class (W168) | R-class (W251) | S-class (W140) |
| Engine / modification: | A 160 CDI (60 Hp) Automatic | R 500 4MATIC (388 Hp) | 300 SE (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2007 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2014 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6 l/100 km | 18.2-18.4 l/100 km | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.3 l/100 km | 9.8-10.0 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.9-13.1 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 80 l | 100 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | ||
| Power: | 60 hp | 388 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 3600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h | 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 18.8 sec | 6.1 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 160 Nm @ 1500 rpm. | 530 Nm/2800-4800 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 668.941 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1689 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | 3199 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 19 | 10.7 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 84 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 3575 mm | 4922 mm | 5113 mm |
| Width: | 1719 mm | 1922 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1590 mm | 1674 mm | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm | 2980 mm | 3040 mm |
| Front track: | 1523 mm | 1661 mm | 1602 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm | 1651 mm | 1574 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 550 l | 525 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1700 l | 1950 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | 2840 kg | 2410 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1080 kg | 2220 kg | 1890 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | 12.18 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 155/70R15 | 255/55 R 19 W | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5J x 15 | R19 | 7.5J x 16 |