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Compare Audi S7 C7 vs Audi S8 D3 vs Volkswagen Phaeton

Variants
3.0 TDI
3.2
3.2 4Motion
3.2 4Motion LWB
3.2 MT
4.2 4Motion
4.2 4Motion LWB
5.0 TDI 4Motion
5.0 TDI 4Motion LWB
6.0 420hp 4Motion
6.0 450hp 4Motion
6.0 4Motion LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
15.6 L / 16.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.3 L / 8.8 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
4
5
Payload
610 kg / 1345 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R19
265/35 R20
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1408 mm / 55.4 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
4980 mm / 196.1 in
5062 mm / 199.3 in
Size | Width
1911 mm / 75.2 in | 2139 mm / 84.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1897 mm / 74.7 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1641.0 mm / 64.6 in
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Weight
1945.0 kg / 4288.0 lbs
1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19
9J x 20
Wheelbase
2916 mm / 114.8 in
2944 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
225 g/km
314 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.286
Fuel Economy
9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)
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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Engine
CEUC
BSM
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
DCT S-tronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2014
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
77%
80%
77%
Pros
  • Great suspension setup
  • Fast 7-speed DCT
  • Torquey V8TT engine
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great multi-link suspension setup all-around
  • High-sprung V10 engine
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Highly interesting VR6, V10, and W12 engine options
  • Superb fit and finish
  • Smooth, quiet, and well appointed
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • Question mark on long-term reliability
  • Questionable styling
  • No more manual transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable long-term reliability
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD

Price

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