Compare Audi A8 D2 vs Audi S8 D2 vs Audi S4 B7
Variants
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8 174PS
2.8 174PS AT
2.8 174PS quattro
2.8 174PS quattro AT
2.8 193PS
2.8 193PS AT
2.8 193PS quattro
2.8 193PS quattro AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
S8
MT
AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
460 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 833 L / 29.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic 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
245/45 R18
235/40 R18
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
5034 mm / 198.2 in
4586 mm / 180.6 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded)
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1516.0 mm / 59.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1512.0 mm / 59.5 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2651 mm / 104.4 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.3
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 4
Engine
BBK
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc
Engine | Power
344.0 hp / 256.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
72%
79%
67%
Pros
- Superb suspension setup
- Rather good NA engine lineup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Great exterior styling
- Superb exterior styling
- Wonderful 6-speed manual transmission
- Audi Space Frame chassis
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Great suspension setup
- Reliable 40-valve 4.2L V8
- 6-speed manual still available
Cons
- Weak automatic transmissions
- Very nose-heavy
- Weak automatic transmission
- Arguably worse styling
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