Compare Audi A8 D5 facelift vs Audi A8 D4

Variants
50 TDI
55 TFSI
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI
2.0 TFSI Hybrid LWB
2.0 TFSI Hybrid
2.5 FSI quattro
3.0 TDI 210ps quattro
3.0 TDI 250PS quattro
3.0 TDI 250PS quattro LWB
3.0 TFSI quattro
3.0 TFSI quattro LWB
4.0 TFSI quattro LWB
4.0 TFSI quattro
4.2 TDI quattro
4.2 FSI quattro
4.2 FSI quattro LWB
4.2 TDI quattro LWB
6.3 W12 quattro LWB

Capacity

Passengers
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
15.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever

Construction

Battery | Capacity
17.9 kWh (gross) | 14.4 kWh (net)
1.2 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1644.0 mm / 64.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1635.0 mm / 64.4 in

Performance

Electric Range
54.0 km / 33.6 mi
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
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
Euro 5
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic
Automatic ZF 8HP

Reviews

Neofiliac score
81%
85%
Pros
  • Decent performance
  • Sleek styling (in SWB)
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Great suspension setup with multi-link all-around
  • Superb ZF 8HP automatic transmission
  • Wonderful W12 and 4.2 TDI engine options
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Too many gizmos
  • Engine keeps getting smaller
  • Not the most elegant styling
  • Engine bay getting even tighter to work on
  • Inline-4 for a flagship?

Price

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