Compare Audi S8 D5 vs Audi RS 7 C8

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
505 L / 17.8 cu-ft
535 L / 18.9 cu-ft ~ 1390 L / 49.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
16.3 L / 17.2 qt
12.1 L / 12.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
615 kg / 1356 lbs
670 kg / 1477 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 420 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 370 mm
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.0 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
265/40 R20
275/35 ZR21 103XL
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1475 mm / 58.1 in
1424 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length
5190 mm / 204.3 in
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1950 mm / 76.8 in | 2118 mm / 83.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1629.0 mm / 64.1 in
1668.0 mm / 65.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1650.0 mm / 65.0 in
Weight
2220.0 kg / 4894.3 lbs
2065.0 kg / 4552.5 lbs
Wheel Size
9J x 20
10.5J x 21
Wheelbase
2998 mm / 118.0 in
2930 mm / 115.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
3.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.6 sec
3.4 sec
CO2 Emission
246 g/km
261 ~ 265 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
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)
11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.1 L/100km / 14.6 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 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) | 2100 kg / 4630 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 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Engine
CWWB
DJP
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.1:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc
Engine | Power
571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
600.0 hp / 447.4 kW @ 6000-6250 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
142.9 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
150.2 hp/L / 2.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2050-4500 rpm
800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2050-4500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic tiptronic
Automatic tiptronic

Production

Availability
2020
2019

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
83%
Pros
  • Good performance
  • Great comfort
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent, aggressive styling
  • Very good performance for its size
  • Sophisticated suspension setup
Cons
  • Uglier than before
  • No real difference in drivetrain from the D4 S8 except more emission-related complexities
  • Too many electronics
  • Exaggerated front grille

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