Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212, facelift 2013) E 300 BlueTEC

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212, facelift 2013) E 300 BlueTEC [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212, facelift 2013) E 300 BlueTEC ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8E-class
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)E-class (W212, facelift 2013)
Modification3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF TiptronicE 300 BlueTEC
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic g-tronic plus
Number of gears67
Production from (year)20052013
Production to (year)20072016
Performance
Top speed (km/h)243250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.87.1
City consumption (l/100km)12.17.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.55.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.55.9
CO2 emissions (g/km)229154
Emission standardEURO IVEURO VI
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Engine type-Fuel engine
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)233231
Max. torque (Nm)450540
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9672,987
Compression ratio1715.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,4001,550
Cylinder bore (mm)83-
Piston stroke (mm)91.4-
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Catalyst-Particle filter
Fuel tank (l)9059
Engine oil capacity (l)9.2-
Coolant capacity (l)13.5-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionIndependent multi-link
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverMulti-link independent
Front suspension-Coil springs
Rear suspension-Coil springs
Front stabilizer-+
Rear stabilizer-+
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 225/55 R16
Turning radius (m)12.111.28
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0624,879
Width (mm)1,8941,854
Height (mm)1,4441,474
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,874
Kerb weight (kg)1,8301,885
Gross weight (kg)2,4302,440
Minimum boot space (l)500540
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,598
Rear track (mm)1,6151,614
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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