Compare Audi S6 C5 vs Audi S8 D2 facelift
Variants
AT
MT
AT
MT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
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
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
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
Dimensions
Size | Height
1443 mm / 56.8 in
Size | Length
4833 mm / 190.3 in
5034 mm / 198.2 in
Size | Width
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
73%
84%
Pros
- 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
- 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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