Compare Audi S8 D2 vs Audi A8 D5
Variants
S8
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Battery | Capacity
14.1 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1485 mm
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheel Size
8J x 18
Wheelbase
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
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) | 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 3
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany
Reviews
Neofiliac score
79%
75%
Pros
- Superb exterior styling
- Wonderful 6-speed manual transmission
- Audi Space Frame chassis
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
- Good 0.26 drag coefficient
- 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
Cons
- Very nose-heavy
- Weak automatic transmission
- Styling even more generic than before
- No more W12
- Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
- Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?
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