Compare Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S8 D2 vs Audi S8 D4
Variants
AT
MT
S8
S8
S8 Plus
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
434 L / 15.3 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic 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
255/40 R17
245/45 R18
265/40 R20
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
1443 mm / 56.8 in
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
5034 mm / 198.2 in
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 17
8J x 18
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2994 mm / 117.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.29
0.28
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)
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Euro 6
Engine
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 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
89.0 mm / 3.5 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
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
Availability
1999 ~ 2003
Reviews
Neofiliac score
73%
79%
86%
Pros
- Elegant yet sporty styling
- Good fit and finish without gimmicks
- Naturally-aspirated V8
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Good towing capacity
- Superb exterior styling
- Wonderful 6-speed manual transmission
- Audi Space Frame chassis
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Rather good styling
- Powerful V8TT engine
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- The Avant looked arguably better
- Very high fuel consumption
- Weak automatic transmission
- Very nose-heavy
- Weak automatic transmission
- Questionable long-term reliability
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