Compare Audi A8 D2 vs Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S8 D2 facelift
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
AT
MT
AT
MT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
600 kg / 1323 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
255/40 R17
245/45 R18
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.3 ft
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1443 mm / 56.8 in
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
5034 mm / 198.2 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded)
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1880 mm / 74.0 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.29
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) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
ANK, AQJ
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 / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
72%
73%
84%
Pros
- Superb suspension setup
- Rather good NA engine lineup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Great exterior styling
- Elegant yet sporty styling
- Good fit and finish without gimmicks
- Naturally-aspirated V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Good towing capacity
- The best exterior styling of all Audis
- Great multi-link suspension setup
- Arguably the best NA V8 from VAG
- 6-speed manual transmission
- No electronics gimmicks
Cons
- Weak automatic transmissions
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
- Weak automatic transmission
- Nose-heavy
- Not as easy to work on as its contemporaries, though far better than later Audis
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