Audi A8 D3 (4E) Sedan (2002-2007)
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Audi A8 D3 (Typ 4E) is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2002 to 2007, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V8, V6, and W12 engines that displaced 3.0 to 6.0 liters.
At the start of the model's production run, the D3 A8 was more or less a restyled D2 A8, keeping many of the original powertrain options. The most notable update was the switch to 6-speed ZF 6HP automatic transmission for the more powerful and AWD options. Manual transmissions were no longer offered. However, CVT marketed under the "Multitronic" name came with less powerful engines in FWD guise. This last part has proven to be disastrous for long-term reliability.
Around 2005, however, Audi switched out much of the petrol engine lineup with the new "FSI" direct injection variants. This moved deleted the timing belt and instead gave the V6 and V8 engines timing chains. Unfortunately, these convoluted timing chain setups have proven to be one of the low points of automotive engine design. FSI also brought carbon build-up issues that cannot be permanently fixed (without an engine re-design that is).
Thus, the wise option for this generation was indeed the glorious 4.2 BiTDI bi-turbo common rail diesel and the W12.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it. The D3 also comes with a high towing capacity.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the D3 A8 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Glorious 4.2 TDI and W12 engine options
- Much improved ZF 6HP transmission
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Much more modern inside
Cons
- Unreliable range of FSI engines
- Adoption of CVT for FWD
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Specifications
| 3.0 CVT | 3.0 CVT LWB | 3.0 TDI DPF quattro AT LWB | 3.0 TDI PDF quattro AT | 3.0 TDI quattro AT | 3.2 FSI CVT | 3.2 FSI CVT LWB | 3.2 FSI quattro AT | 3.7 V8 quattro AT | 4.0 TDI quattro AT | 4.0 TDI quattro AT LWB | 4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB | 4.2 BiTDI quattro DPF AT | 4.2 FSI quattro AT | 4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB | 4.2 quattro AT | 4.2 quattro AT LWB | 6.0 W12 quattro AT | 6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 413 L / 14.6 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 12.6 L / 13.3 qt | 12.6 L / 13.3 qt | 15.8 L / 16.7 qt | 15.8 L / 16.7 qt | 15.8 L / 16.7 qt | 12.0 L / 12.7 qt | 12.0 L / 12.7 qt | 12.0 L / 12.7 qt | 11.5 L / 12.2 qt | 11.5 L / 12.2 qt | 11.5 L / 12.2 qt | 14.9 L / 15.7 qt | 14.9 L / 15.7 qt | 12.0 L / 12.7 qt | 12.0 L / 12.7 qt | 11.5 L / 12.2 qt | 11.5 L / 12.2 qt | 18.9 L / 20.0 qt | 18.9 L / 20.0 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 6.1 L / 6.4 qt | 6.1 L / 6.4 qt | 6.1 L / 6.4 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 12.5 L / 13.2 qt | 12.5 L / 13.2 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 12.5 L / 13.2 qt | 12.5 L / 13.2 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 90.0 L / 23.8 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 550 kg / 1213 lbs | 550 kg / 1213 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 360x34 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 310x22 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Pneumatic | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Pneumatic | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 235/60 R16 | 235/60 R16 | 235/55 R17 | 235/60 R16 | 235/60 R16 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17, 235/50 R18, 255/45 R18, 255/40 R19, 275/35 R20 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 235/55 R17 | 255/40 R19 | 255/40 R19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.5 m / 41.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 5051 mm / 198.9 in | 5181 mm / 204.0 in | 5192 mm / 204.4 in | 5062 mm / 199.3 in | 5051 mm / 198.9 in | 5062 mm / 199.3 in | 5192 mm / 204.4 in | 5062 mm / 199.3 in | 5051 mm / 198.9 in | 5051 mm / 198.9 in | 5181 mm / 204.0 in | 5192 mm / 204.4 in | 5062 mm / 199.3 in | 5062 mm / 199.3 in | 5192 mm / 204.4 in | 5051 mm / 198.9 in | 5181 mm / 204.0 in | 5062 mm / 199.3 in | 5181 mm / 204.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 2028 mm / 79.8 in (mirror unfolded) | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | 1894 mm / 74.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | 1619.0 mm / 63.7 in | 1619.0 mm / 63.7 in | 1629.0 mm / 64.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | 1605.0 mm / 63.2 in | 1605.0 mm / 63.2 in | 1615.0 mm / 63.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1670.0 kg / 3681.7 lbs | 1720.0 kg / 3792.0 lbs | 1880.0 kg / 4144.7 lbs | 1830.0 kg / 4034.5 lbs | 1830.0 kg / 4034.5 lbs | 1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs | 1740.0 kg / 3836.0 lbs | 1785.0 kg / 3935.3 lbs | 1770.0 kg / 3902.2 lbs | 1940.0 kg / 4277.0 lbs | 1990.0 kg / 4387.2 lbs | 1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs | 1945.0 kg / 4288.0 lbs | 1945.0 kg / 4288.0 lbs | 1850.0 kg / 4078.6 lbs | 1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs | 1835.0 kg / 4045.5 lbs | 1960.0 kg / 4321.1 lbs | 1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 | 17 in | 17 in | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17, 8J x 18, 8.5J x 18, 8.5J x 19, 9J x 20 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 17 in | 8.5J x 19 | 19 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | 2944 mm / 115.9 in | 3074 mm / 121.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 7.9 sec | 8.3 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.7 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.7 sec | 7.3 sec | 6.7 sec | 6.8 sec | 6.1 sec | 5.9 sec | 6.1 sec | 6.3 sec | 6.3 sec | 6.4 sec | 5.1 sec | 5.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 7.5 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.4 sec | 7.4 sec | 7.3 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.3 sec | 6.9 sec | 6.4 sec | 6.5 sec | 5.8 sec | 5.6 sec | 5.9 sec | 6.0 sec | 6.0 sec | 6.1 sec | 4.8 sec | 4.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 230 g/km | 226 g/km | 226 g/km | 229 ~ 234 g/km | 226 g/km | 235 ~ 238 g/km | 281 ~ 286 g/km | 259 g/km | 253 ~ 258 g/km | 259 g/km | 286 ~ 288 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 16.3 L/100km / 14.4 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 21.4 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (combined) | 20.5 L/100km / 11.5 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 242.0 km/h / 150.4 mph | 242.0 km/h / 150.4 mph | 243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph | 243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph | 243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2200 kg / 4850 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 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) | 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) | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | ASN | ASN | ASB | ASB | ASB | BPK | BPK | BPK | BFL | ASE | ASE | BVN | BVN | BVJ | BVJ | BFM | BFM | BHT, BSB, BTE | BHT, BSB, BTE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 82.5 mm / 3.2 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.5 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 | 17.0:1 | 16.5:1 | 16.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 3.0 L / 181.6 cu-in / 2976.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.6 cu-in / 2976.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc | 3.1 L / 190.6 cu-in / 3123.0 cc | 3.1 L / 190.6 cu-in / 3123.0 cc | 3.1 L / 190.6 cu-in / 3123.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.6 cu-in / 3697.0 cc | 3.9 L / 240.2 cu-in / 3936.0 cc | 3.9 L / 240.2 cu-in / 3936.0 cc | 4.1 L / 252.3 cu-in / 4134.0 cc | 4.1 L / 252.3 cu-in / 4134.0 cc | 4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc | 4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc | 4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc | 4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc | 6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc | 6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 220.0 hp / 164.1 kW @ 6300 rpm | 220.0 hp / 164.1 kW @ 6300 rpm | 233.0 hp / 173.7 kW @ 4000 rpm | 233.0 hp / 173.7 kW @ 4000 rpm | 233.0 hp / 173.7 kW @ 4000 rpm | 260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6500 rpm | 260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6500 rpm | 260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6500 rpm | 280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | 275.0 hp / 205.1 kW @ 3750 rpm | 275.0 hp / 205.1 kW @ 3750 rpm | 326.0 hp / 243.1 kW @ 3750 rpm | 326.0 hp / 243.1 kW @ 3750 rpm | 350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 6800 rpm | 350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 6800 rpm | 335.0 hp / 249.8 kW @ 6500 rpm | 335.0 hp / 249.8 kW @ 6500 rpm | 450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 6200 rpm | 450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 6500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 73.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 73.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 83.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 83.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 83.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 75.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 78.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 84.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 84.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 80.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 80.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 91.4 mm / 3.6 in | 91.4 mm / 3.6 in | 91.4 mm / 3.6 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 82.4 mm / 3.2 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 92.8 mm / 3.7 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | 90.2 mm / 3.6 in | 90.2 mm / 3.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | 360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 rpm | 650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1800-2500 rpm | 650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 rpm | 650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 rpm | 440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 580 Nm / 427.8 lb-ft @ 4000-4700 rpm | 580 Nm / 427.8 lb-ft @ 4000-4700 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 5 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 5 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol W12 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Multitronic | Multitronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Multitronic | Multitronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | Automatic Tiptronic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2002 ~ 2006 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2005 ~ 2007 | 2006 ~ 2007 | 2006 ~ 2007 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2007 | 2003 ~ 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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