Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006) E 420 CDI V8 G-TRONIC

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006) E 420 CDI V8 G-TRONIC [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006) E 420 CDI V8 G-TRONIC ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8E-class
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)E-class (W211, facelift 2006)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro TiptronicE 420 CDI V8 G-TRONIC
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic g-tronic
Number of gears67
Production from (year)20032006
Production to (year)20052009
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.76.1
City consumption (l/100km)13.413.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.3
CO2 emissions (g/km)259246
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO IV
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275314
Max. torque (Nm)650730
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9363,996
Compression ratio17.5-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8002,200
Cylinder bore (mm)81-
Piston stroke (mm)95.5-
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Fuel tank (l)9080
Engine oil capacity (l)12.5-
Coolant capacity (l)15.9-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 245/45 R17
Turning radius (m)12.111.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0514,856
Width (mm)1,8941,822
Height (mm)1,4441,483
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,854
Kerb weight (kg)1,9401,835
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,435
Minimum boot space (l)500530
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,577
Rear track (mm)1,6151,570
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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