Comparison Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1HX0) 1.9 TDI Syncro (90 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Golf | S-class |
| Generation: | Golf III Variant (1HX0) | S-class Long (W140) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.9 TDI Syncro (90 Hp) | 300 SE (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 90 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 14.6 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 202 Nm @ 1900 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 4100 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | 1Z | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1896 cm3 | 3199 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4340 mm | 5213 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2475 mm | 3140 mm |
| Front track: | 1478 mm | 1602 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm | 1574 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 340 l | 525 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1300 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1850 kg | 2420 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1425 kg | 1900 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/60 R14 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R14 | 7.5J x 16 |