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Compare Audi S8 D5 vs Audi S8 D3 vs Volkswagen Phaeton

Variants
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
505 L / 17.8 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
16.3 L / 17.2 qt
15.6 L / 16.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
615 kg / 1356 lbs
600 kg / 1323 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Tire Size
265/40 R20
265/35 R20
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door mild-hybrid Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
D1

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1475 mm / 58.1 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
5190 mm / 204.3 in
5062 mm / 199.3 in
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1897 mm / 74.7 in
1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1629.0 mm / 64.1 in
1620.0 mm / 63.8 in
1628.0 mm / 64.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1607.0 mm / 63.3 in
1612.0 mm / 63.5 in
Weight
2220.0 kg / 4894.3 lbs
1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 20
9J x 20
Wheelbase
2998 mm / 118.0 in
2944 mm / 115.9 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
5.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
4.8 sec
CO2 Emission
246 g/km
314 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
0.286
Fuel Economy
10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (combined) | 15.1 L/100km / 15.6 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway)
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)
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 6d-ISC-FCM
Euro 4
Engine
CWWB
BSM
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
12.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc
5.2 L / 317.6 cu-in / 5204.0 cc
Engine | Power
571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.9 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
86.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2050-4500 rpm
540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V10 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2020
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
80%
77%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Great comfort
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • 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
  • Uglier than before
  • No real difference in drivetrain from the D4 S8 except more emission-related complexities
  • Questionable styling
  • No more manual transmission
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Questionable long-term reliability
  • Front-heavy
  • Addicted to AWD

Price

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