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Compare Audi A7 C7 vs Audi A8 D3 facelift vs Audi S8 D4

Variants
2.8 FSI CVT
2.8 FSI quattro DCT
3.0 BiTDI quattro AT
3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro AT
3.0 TDI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TDI quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI 300PS quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI 310PS quattro DCT
2.8 FSI CVT
3.0 TDI quattro AT LWB
3.0 TDI quattro AT
3.2 FSI CVT
3.2 FSI CVT LWB
3.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB
4.2 BiTDI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT
4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB
6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB
S8
S8 Plus

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
265/40 R20
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1420 mm / 55.9 in
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
4969 mm / 195.6 in
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1911 mm / 75.2 in
1894 mm / 74.6 in
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2914 mm / 114.7 in
2994 mm / 117.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Towing Capacity
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 4
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP

Reviews

Neofiliac score
62%
75%
86%
Pros
  • Interesting range of V6 engines
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Superb suspension setup all-around
  • Amazing 4.2 TDI and W12 engines
  • Class-leading interior appointment
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather good styling
  • Powerful V8TT engine
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • No manual transmission offered
  • CVT for FWD models to be avoided
  • Less interior space than the A6
  • Arguably worse styling than pre-facelift
  • Still very nose heavy
  • Unreliable range of FSI engines
  • Use of CVT for FWD
  • Too many electronic gimmicks?
  • Questionable long-term reliability

Price

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