Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8E-class
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)E-class (W211)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro TiptronicE 400 CDI V8 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20032003
Production to (year)20052005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.76.9
City consumption (l/100km)13.413.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.4
CO2 emissions (g/km)259-
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO III
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275260
Max. torque (Nm)650560
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9363,996
Compression ratio17.518.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7504,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8186
Piston stroke (mm)95.586
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
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 SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 245/45 R17
Turning radius (m)12.111.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0514,818
Width (mm)1,8941,822
Height (mm)1,4441,430
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,854
Kerb weight (kg)1,9401,835
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,360
Minimum boot space (l)500540
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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