Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.3 TDI V8 Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC G-TRONIC

Comparison of Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.3 TDI V8 Tiptronic and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC G-TRONIC [S]ave

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Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.3 TDI V8 Tiptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC G-TRONIC ×
General
MakeAudiMercedes-Benz
ModelA8CLS
GenerationA8 (D2,4D)CLS coupe (C218)
Modification3.3 TDI V8 TiptronicCLS 350 CDI 4MATIC G-TRONIC
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic g-tronic plus
Number of gears57
Production from (year)19992011
Production to (year)20022014
Performance
Top speed (km/h)242250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.26.4
City consumption (l/100km)13.88.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.35.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.76.9
CO2 emissions (g/km)261181
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO V
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)All wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)224265
Max. torque (Nm)480620
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,3282,987
Compression ratio18.515.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)78.3-
Piston stroke (mm)86.4-
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger / Intercooler
Fuel tank (l)9059
Engine oil capacity (l)6.1-
Coolant capacity (l)14.3-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/60 R16
  • 245/45 R17
Turning radius (m)12.311.27
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0344,940
Width (mm)1,8801,881
Height (mm)1,4401,416
Wheelbase (mm)2,8822,874
Kerb weight (kg)1,8601,875
Gross weight (kg)2,4602,360
Minimum boot space (l)525520
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,5911,594
Rear track (mm)1,5801,626
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.29-



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