Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.2i V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and Daimler Daimler (X300) 4.0 i V8 32V Super

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.2i V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and Daimler Daimler (X300) 4.0 i V8 32V Super [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.2i V8 40V quattro Tiptronic ×
Daimler Daimler (X300) 4.0 i V8 32V Super ×
General
MakeAudiDaimler
ModelA8Daimler
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)Daimler (X300)
Modification4.2i V8 40V quattro Tiptronic4.0 i V8 32V Super
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.daimler.com/en/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20021997
Production to (year)20051998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.35.7
City consumption (l/100km)17.518.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.79.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.9-
CO2 emissions (g/km)286-
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)335363
Max. torque (Nm)430505
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder54
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1723,996
Compression ratio119
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,5006,150
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)84.586
Piston stroke (mm)9386
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Turbine-Turbocharger
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)9081
Engine oil capacity (l)7.5-
Coolant capacity (l)11.5-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverHelical spring
Front suspensionPneumatic-
Rear suspensionPneumatic-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 225/55 R17
Turning radius (m)12.1-
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0515,148
Width (mm)1,8941,798
Height (mm)1,4441,380
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,995
Kerb weight (kg)1,7801,800
Gross weight (kg)2,3802,260
Minimum boot space (l)500430
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,500
Rear track (mm)1,6151,498
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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