Compare Mercedes C-Class W206 vs Mercedes S-class W222 facelift vs Audi A8 D5

Variants
C 180
C 200
C 200 4MATIC
C 200d
C 220d
C 220d 4MATIC
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
C 300d
C 300e
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 350d L 4MATIC
S 350d 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d L
S 400d 4MATIC
S 400d L 4MATIC
S 400d L
S 400d
S 450 4MATIC
S 450 L 4MATIC
S 450
S 450 L
S 500 L
S 500
S 560 L 4MATIC
S 560 4MATIC
S 560 L
S 560
S 560e L
S 600 L
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Passengers
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
8.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.6 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

Battery | Capacity
25.4 kWh (gross)
13.5 kWh (gross)
14.1 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
97 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1485 mm
Size | Length
4751 mm / 187.0 in
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheelbase
2865 mm / 112.8 in
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.24
Electric Range
99.0 km / 61.5 mi
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic, 9G-TRONIC
Automatic ZF 8HP

Production

Availability
2021
Debut
2021-02-23
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
87%
75%
Pros
  • Excellent ride quality
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • S-Class-inspired infotainment system
  • Lots of standard equipment
  • The last of the M279 bi-turbo V12s
  • Return of I6 engines
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Ingenious MBC hydraulic suspension
  • Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • S63 AMG became AWD only
  • Downsized drivetrain with high turbo boost
  • Somewhat over-styled yet still generic
  • Too many electronics
  • Styling even more generic than before
  • No more W12
  • Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
  • Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?

Price

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