Compare Audi A8 D2 facelift vs Audi S8 D4
Variants
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8
2.8 AT
2.8 quattro
2.8 quattro AT
3.3 TDI AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT
6.0 W12 quattro AT
S8
S8 Plus
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 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
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
265/40 R20
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
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 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
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Reviews
Neofiliac score
76%
86%
Pros
- Arguably the best styling from Audi ever
- Audi Space Frame
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Incredible W12 engine
- No electronic gimmicks
- Rather good styling
- Powerful V8TT engine
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Very nose-heavy
- Unreliable 5HP24A transmission
- Very tight engine bay that requires putting the car in
- Questionable long-term reliability
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