Compare Audi S8 D2 facelift vs Audi S8 D4
Variants
AT
MT
S8
S8 Plus
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
520 L / 18.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
600 kg / 1323 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
245/45 R18
265/40 R20
Turning Circle
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1458 mm / 57.4 in
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
5147 mm / 202.6 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in
1949 mm / 76.7 in | 2111 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1632.0 mm / 64.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
Weight
1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs
Wheel Size
8J x 18
9.0J x 20
Wheelbase
2994 mm / 117.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29
0.28
Top Speed
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 6
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Reviews
Neofiliac score
84%
86%
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
- Rather good styling
- Powerful V8TT engine
- Great suspension setup
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Weak automatic transmission
- Nose-heavy
- Not as easy to work on as its contemporaries, though far better than later Audis
- Questionable long-term reliability
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