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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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212, facelift 2013) E 300 BlueTEC ×
Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzAudi
ModelE-classA8
GenerationE-class (W212, facelift 2013)A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005)
ModificationE 300 BlueTEC3.0 TDI V6 quattro DPF Tiptronic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.audi.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats45
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic g-tronic plus automatic tiptronic
Number of gears76
Production from (year)20132005
Production to (year)20162007
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250243
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.17.8
City consumption (l/100km)7.212.1
1↑Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.16.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)5.98.5
CO2 emissions (g/km)154229
Emission standardEURO VIEURO IV
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)231233
Max. torque (Nm)540450
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9872,967
Compression ratio15.517
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,8004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,5501,400
Cylinder bore (mm)-83
Piston stroke (mm)-91.4
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger / Intercooler
CatalystParticle filter-
Fuel tank (l)5990
Engine oil capacity (l)-9.2
Coolant capacity (l)-13.5
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent multi-linkMulti-link suspension
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentIndependent on trapezoidalever
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16
  • 235/60 R16
Turning radius (m)11.2812.1
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,8795,062
Width (mm)1,8541,894
Height (mm)1,4741,444
Wheelbase (mm)2,8742,944
Kerb weight (kg)1,8851,830
Gross weight (kg)2,4402,430
Minimum boot space (l)540500
Max. roof load (kg)-100
Front track (mm)1,5981,629
Rear track (mm)1,6141,615
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.27



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