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Variants
Standard
Speed
3.0 TDI 240hp LWB
3.0 TDI 245hp LWB
3.0 TDI 4Motion
3.6
3.6 LWB
4.2
4.2 LWB
6.0
6.0 LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
443 L / 15.6 cu-ft
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
20.0 L / 21.1 qt
19.0 L / 20.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.4 L / 9.9 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
96.0 L / 25.4 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
4
5
Payload
505 kg / 1113 lbs
505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs, 400x38 mm
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs, 370x30 mm
Ventilated discs
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
12.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.9 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double wishb
Spring Strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent multi-link
Helical spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
265/45 ZR20, 265/40 ZR21
275/40 R19
255/45 R18
Turning Circle
12.6 m / 41.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
118 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height
1521 mm / 59.9 in
1479 mm / 58.2 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5575 mm / 219.5 in
5307 mm / 208.9 in
Size | Width
2208 mm / 86.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1926 mm / 75.8 in (mirror folded)
1937 mm / 76.3 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1615.0 mm / 63.6 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1652.0 mm / 65.0 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight
2585.0 kg / 5699.0 lbs
2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 20, 9J x 21
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
3266 mm / 128.6 in
3065 mm / 120.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec
CO2 Emission
393 g/km
224 g/km
Fuel Economy
16.9 L/100km / 13.9 MPG (combined) | 25.3 L/100km / 9.3 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway)
26.4 L/100km / 8.9 MPG (urban) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
296.0 km/h / 183.9 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Engine
CKBB
Engine | Bore
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
7.8:1
9.5:1
10.7:1
Engine | Displacement
6.8 L / 412.0 cu-in / 6752.0 cc
6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Power
512.0 hp / 381.8 kW @ 4200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
1020 Nm / 752.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinder
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
49%
74%
Pros
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Extremely imposing
  • Up to 512hp of power and tremendous 1020Nm of torque
  • Down to 4.8s 0-100kph time
  • Up to awe-inspiring 610hp of power and 750Nm of torque
  • Proven W12 engine
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Can appear ostentatious
  • Questionable exterior design
  • Very front-heavy
  • Stuck to AWD
  • Ageing styling
  • Very heavy
  • Lost V10 diesel

Price

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