Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 300 Turbo-D (140.135) (177 Hp) & Audi A6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008) 2.7 TDI V6 (190 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730i (258 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | A6 | 7 Series |
| Generation: | S-class (W140) | A6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008) | 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) |
| Engine / modification: | S 300 Turbo-D (140.135) (177 Hp) | 2.7 TDI V6 (190 Hp) | 730i (258 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2008 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2011 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 14.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.0 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 70 l | 88 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 164 g/km | ||
| Power: | 177 hp | 190 hp | 258 hp |
| Max power in: | 4400 rpm. | 3500-4400 rpm. | 6600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 km/h | 228 km/h | 237 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec | 8.2 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 1600 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1400-3500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CANA, CANC | N52B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2698 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.2 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.4 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 22 | 16.8 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4927 mm | 5039 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1855 mm | 1902 mm |
| Height: | 1485 mm | 1463 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2843 mm | 2990 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1612 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1618 mm | 1596 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 565 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1660 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2610 kg | 2350 kg | 2385 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1960 kg | 1720 kg | 1805 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m | 12.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/55 R16 | 245/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | R17 |