Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.0 TDI quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 280 CDI V6 4MATIC Automatic

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.0 TDI quattro Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 280 CDI V6 4MATIC Automatic [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.0 TDI quattro Tiptronic
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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 280 CDI V6 4MATIC Automatic
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General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8E-class
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)E-class (W211)
Modification3.0 TDI quattro TiptronicE 280 CDI V6 4MATIC 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)20032005
Production to (year)20052006
Performance
Top speed (km/h)243238
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.87.6
City consumption (l/100km)1210.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.45.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)8.47.2
CO2 emissions (g/km)226-
Emission standardEURO IVEURO IV
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)233190
Max. torque (Nm)450400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9672,987
Compression ratio1718
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,4001,400
Cylinder bore (mm)8383
Piston stroke (mm)91.492
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)9065
Engine oil capacity (l)9.2-
Coolant capacity (l)15.8-
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
  • 235/60 R16
  • 225/55 R16
Turning radius (m)12.111.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0514,818
Width (mm)1,8941,822
Height (mm)1,4441,452
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,854
Kerb weight (kg)1,8301,725
Gross weight (kg)2,4302,220
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)0.28-



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