Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4) 1.8 20V (125 Hp) quattro & BMW 3 Series Touring (E30) 316i (99 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 500 4Matic (388 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A6 | 3 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4A,C4) | 3 Series Touring (E30) | S-class Long (W221) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 20V (125 Hp) quattro | 316i (99 Hp) | S 500 4Matic (388 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1988 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1997 year | 1994 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 90 l | |
| CO2 emissions: | 204 g/km | ||
| Power: | 125 hp | 99 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 194 km/h | 179 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.7 sec | 13.9 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 168 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 530 Nm/2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ADR | M40B16 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 1596 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l | 4.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 10.7 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90.5 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 98 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4797 mm | 4321 mm | 5076 mm |
| Width: | 1783 mm | 1641 mm | 1871 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1379 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2692 mm | 2570 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1520 mm | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm | 1420 mm | 1606 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 371 l | 560 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1310 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Pneumatic elastic element | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Pneumatic elastic element | |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 1650 kg | 2545 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1520 kg | 1170 kg | 1940 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%): | 1550 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1350 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R14 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | R14 | 8Jx17 |