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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212, facelift 2013) E 300 BlueTEC × | Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic × |
General | | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
Model | E-class | A8 |
Generation | E-class (W212, facelift 2013) | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) |
Modification | E 300 BlueTEC | 3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic |
Website | https://www.mercedes-benz.com/ | https://www.audi.com/ |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | automatic g-tronic plus | automatic tiptronic |
Number of gears | 7 | 6 |
Production from (year) | 2013 | 2005 |
Production to (year) | 2016 | 2007 |
Performance | | |
Top speed (km/h) | 250 | 243 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 7.1 | 7.8 |
City consumption (l/100km) | 7.2 | 12.1 |
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km) | 5.1 | 6.5 |
Combined consumption (l/100km) | 5.9 | 8.5 |
CO2 emissions (g/km) | 154 | 229 |
Emission standard | EURO VI | EURO IV |
Drive | | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
Engine type | Fuel engine | - |
Position of engine | Front,ongitudinal | Front,ongitudinal |
Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
Max. power (hp) | 231 | 233 |
Max. torque (Nm) | 540 | 450 |
Fuel Engine | | |
Number of cylinders | 6 | 6 |
Cylinders arrangement | V engine | V engine |
Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Engine displacement (cm³) | 2,987 | 2,967 |
Compression ratio | 15.5 | 17 |
Max. power @ rpm (rpm) | 3,800 | 4,000 |
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm) | 1,550 | 1,400 |
Cylinder bore (mm) | - | 83 |
Piston stroke (mm) | - | 91.4 |
Fuel system | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
Valve control | Dohc | Dohc |
Turbine | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharger / Intercooler |
Catalyst | Particle filter | - |
Fuel tank (l) | 59 | 90 |
1↑Engine oil capacity (l) | - | 9.2 |
Coolant capacity (l) | - | 13.5 |
Chassis | | |
ABS | + | + |
Front wheel suspension | Independent multi-link | Multi-link suspension |
Rear wheel suspension | Multi-link independent | Independent on trapezoidalever |
Front suspension | Coil springs | - |
Rear suspension | Coil springs | - |
Front stabilizer | + | - |
Rear stabilizer | + | - |
Steering type | Steering rack | Steering rack |
Power steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
Tires size | | |
Turning radius (m) | 11.28 | 12.1 |
Dimensions | | |
Length (mm) | 4,879 | 5,062 |
Width (mm) | 1,854 | 1,894 |
Height (mm) | 1,474 | 1,444 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,874 | 2,944 |
Kerb weight (kg) | 1,885 | 1,830 |
Gross weight (kg) | 2,440 | 2,430 |
Minimum boot space (l) | 540 | 500 |
Max. roof load (kg) | - | 100 |
Front track (mm) | 1,598 | 1,629 |
Rear track (mm) | 1,614 | 1,615 |
Drag coefficient (Cd) | - | 0.27 |