Compare Audi S8 D2 facelift vs Audi S8 D3 vs Volkswagen Phaeton
Variants
AT
MT
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
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
15.6 L / 16.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic 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
245/45 R18
265/35 R20
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
5062 mm / 199.3 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1897 mm / 74.7 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Weight
1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
9J x 20
Wheelbase
2944 mm / 115.9 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
314 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.286
Fuel Economy
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) | 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
Euro 4
Engine
BSM
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
84%
80%
77%
Pros
- 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
- 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
- Weak automatic transmission
- Nose-heavy
- Not as easy to work on as its contemporaries, though far better than later Audis
- Questionable styling
- No more manual transmission
- Very high fuel consumption
- Questionable long-term reliability
- Front-heavy
- Addicted to AWD
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