Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218 facelift 2014) CLS 350 BlueTEC G-TRONIC 4MATIC

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218 facelift 2014) CLS 350 BlueTEC G-TRONIC 4MATIC [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218 facelift 2014) CLS 350 BlueTEC G-TRONIC 4MATIC ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8CLS
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)CLS coupe (C218 facelift 2014)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro TiptronicCLS 350 BlueTEC G-TRONIC 4MATIC
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic g-tronic
Number of gears67
Production from (year)20032014
Production to (year)20052015
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250245
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.76.7
City consumption (l/100km)13.47.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.55.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.66.2
CO2 emissions (g/km)259162
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO VI
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275252
Max. torque (Nm)650620
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder4-
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9362,987
Compression ratio17.515.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)81-
Piston stroke (mm)95.5-
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Fuel tank (l)9059
Engine oil capacity (l)12.5-
Coolant capacity (l)15.9-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 245/45 R17
Turning radius (m)12.111.51
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0514,937
Width (mm)1,8941,881
Height (mm)1,4441,418
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,874
Kerb weight (kg)1,9401,915
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,400
Minimum boot space (l)500475
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,596
Rear track (mm)1,6151,626
Ride height (mm)-95
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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