Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 420 CDI G-TRONIC

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 420 CDI G-TRONIC [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 420 CDI G-TRONIC ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8S-class
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)S-class (W221)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro TiptronicS 420 CDI 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
City consumption (l/100km)13.413
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.4
CO2 emissions (g/km)259247
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO IV
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275320
Max. torque (Nm)650730
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9363,997
Compression ratio17.518
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8002,200
Cylinder bore (mm)8186
Piston stroke (mm)95.586
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)9090
Engine oil capacity (l)12.5-
Coolant capacity (l)15.9-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionPneumatic elastic element
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverPneumatic elastic element
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 235/55 R17
Turning radius (m)12.111.8
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0515,079
Width (mm)1,8941,872
Height (mm)1,4441,473
Wheelbase (mm)2,9443,035
Kerb weight (kg)1,9402,015
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,640
Minimum boot space (l)500560
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,604
Rear track (mm)1,6151,606
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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