Compare Audi A8 D3 facelift vs Audi S8 D4
Variants
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
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
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic 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
1894 mm / 74.6 in
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 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
75%
86%
Pros
- 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
- 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
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