Comparisons / Comparison of Audi V8 (D11) 4.2 V8 quattro Automatic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 Automatic

Comparison of Audi V8 (D11) 4.2 V8 quattro Automatic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 Automatic [S]ave

Attribute
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 Automatic ×
Audi V8 (D11) 4.2 V8 quattro Automatic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzAudi
ModelS-classV8 (D11)
GenerationS-class (W140)V8 (D11)
ModificationS 420 V8 Automatic4.2 V8 quattro Automatic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.audi.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic
Number of gears44
Production from (year)19931991
Production to (year)19981994
Performance
Top speed (km/h)245249
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.37.7
City consumption (l/100km)16-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.7-
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.5-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)279280
Max. torque (Nm)400400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1964,172
Compression ratio1110.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)9284.5
Piston stroke (mm)78.993
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)10080
Engine oil capacity (l)8-
Coolant capacity (l)16.5-
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishbone-
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizer-
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit-
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 215/60 R15
Turning radius (m)12.1811.5
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1134,874
Width (mm)1,8861,814
Height (mm)1,4861,420
Wheelbase (mm)3,0402,702
Kerb weight (kg)1,9901,710
Gross weight (kg)2,6402,310
Minimum boot space (l)525570
Front track (mm)1,6061,514
Rear track (mm)1,5791,531
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.35



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