Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A6 | S-class |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) | S-class Long (W221) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro | S 500 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2003 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | 17.5-17.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 8.6-8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.0 l/100 km | 11.8-12 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 216 g/km | 281-286 g/km |
| Power: | 180 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 221 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKE, BAU, BDH | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4796 mm | 5209 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1872 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2115 mm | |
| Height: | 1479 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2760 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1604 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm | 1606 mm |
| Front overhang: | 871 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1173 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 560 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Max weight: | 2280 kg | 2565 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1730 kg | 1910 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | 12.2 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |