Compare Audi S8 D2 vs Audi A6 C5 facelift

Variants
S8
1.8T
1.8T CVT
1.8T quattro
1.9 TDI 6MT
1.9 TDI 5MT
1.9 TDI CVT
2.0
2.0 CVT
2.4
2.4 CVT
2.4 quattro
2.4 quattro AT
2.5 TDI quattro
2.5 TDI quattro CVT
2.5 TDI 155PS
2.5 TDI 155PS CVT
2.5 TDI 163PS
2.5 TDI 163PS CVT
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro
2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT
2.5 TDI 180PS AT
2.7T quattro
2.7T quattro AT
3.0
3.0 CVT
3.0 quattro
3.0 quattro AT
4.2 V8 quattro AT

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
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Suspension | Rear
Tire Size
245/45 R18
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in
Wheel Size
8J x 18

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
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

Reviews

Neofiliac score
79%
56%
Pros
  • Superb exterior styling
  • Wonderful 6-speed manual transmission
  • Audi Space Frame chassis
  • Great suspension setup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved styling
  • Uprated engine outputs
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Very nose-heavy
  • Weak automatic transmission
  • Semi-independent rear suspensions
  • ZF 5HP improved but still unreliable

Price

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