Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W220) S 400 CDI V8 G-TRONIC

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W220) S 400 CDI V8 G-TRONIC [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W220) S 400 CDI V8 G-TRONIC ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8S-class
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)S-class Long (W220)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro TiptronicS 400 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 gears65
Production from (year)20031999
Production to (year)20052002
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.77.8
City consumption (l/100km)13.414.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.6
CO2 emissions (g/km)259253
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275250
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)1,8001,700
Cylinder bore (mm)8186
Piston stroke (mm)95.586
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerBiTurbo
Fuel tank (l)9088
Engine oil capacity (l)12.5-
Coolant capacity (l)15.9-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspension-
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidalever-
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 225/60 R16W
Turning radius (m)12.111.7
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0515,158
Width (mm)1,8941,855
Height (mm)1,4441,444
Wheelbase (mm)2,9443,085
Kerb weight (kg)1,9401,920
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,460
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,574
Rear track (mm)1,6151,574
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.27-



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