Audi A8 D3 (4E) facelift Sedan (2007-2010)

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Product Overview

Audi A8 D3 (Typ 4E) facelift is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2007 to 2010. It was available with a range of V8, V6, and W12 engines that displaced 2.8 to 6.0 liters.
This update was mostly cosmetic, with the D3 A8's engine lineup already revamped in 2005. The facelift A8 now sport a much larger front grille, which arguably started a new trend that were to be followed by many in the years since. This design drew many criticism at the time, but many others loved the aggressiveness that the otherwise generically styled D3 A8 gained.
The most interesting engine options remained the 4.2 TDI and the W12. Unfortunately, Audi started to push the A8 for the chauffeured market more aggressively, and the W12 was no longer available in SWB guise.
Audi has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the D3 Audi 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 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup all-around
  • Amazing 4.2 TDI and W12 engines
  • Class-leading interior appointment
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Arguably worse styling than pre-facelift
  • Still very nose heavy
  • Unreliable range of FSI engines
  • Use of CVT for FWD
  • Too many electronic gimmicks?

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Specifications

2.8 FSI CVT3.0 TDI quattro AT LWB3.0 TDI quattro AT3.2 FSI CVT3.2 FSI CVT LWB3.2 FSI quattro AT4.2 BiTDI quattro AT LWB4.2 BiTDI quattro AT4.2 FSI quattro AT4.2 FSI quattro AT LWB6.0 W12 quattro AT LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity12.0 L / 12.7 qt15.8 L / 16.7 qt15.8 L / 16.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt14.9 L / 15.7 qt12.0 L / 12.7 qt12.8 L / 13.5 qt18.9 L / 20.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 L / 6.6 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt8.2 L / 8.7 qt6.1 L / 6.4 qt6.1 L / 6.4 qt6.1 L / 6.4 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt10.0 L / 10.6 qt8.8 L / 9.3 qt8.8 L / 9.3 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers5
Payload600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs600 kg / 1323 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearIndependent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size235/55 R17235/55 R17235/55 R17235/55 R17235/55 R17235/55 R17235/55 R17235/55 R17235/50 R17235/50 R17255/40 R19
Turning Circle12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1444 mm / 56.9 in1455 mm / 57.3 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1455 mm / 57.3 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1455 mm / 57.3 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1444 mm / 56.9 in1455 mm / 57.3 in1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length5062 mm / 199.3 in5192 mm / 204.4 in5062 mm / 199.3 in5062 mm / 199.3 in5192 mm / 204.4 in5062 mm / 199.3 in5192 mm / 204.4 in5062 mm / 199.3 in5062 mm / 199.3 in5192 mm / 204.4 in5192 mm / 204.4 in
Size | Width1894 mm / 74.6 in
Track Width | Front1622.0 mm / 63.9 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1619.0 mm / 63.7 in
Track Width | Rear1609.0 mm / 63.3 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1615.0 mm / 63.6 in1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
Weight1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs1880.0 kg / 4144.7 lbs1845.0 kg / 4067.5 lbs1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs1740.0 kg / 3836.0 lbs1785.0 kg / 3935.3 lbs1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs1945.0 kg / 4288.0 lbs1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs1850.0 kg / 4078.6 lbs1995.0 kg / 4398.2 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 178J x 1719 in
Wheelbase2944 mm / 115.9 in3074 mm / 121.0 in2944 mm / 115.9 in2944 mm / 115.9 in3074 mm / 121.0 in2944 mm / 115.9 in3074 mm / 121.0 in2944 mm / 115.9 in2944 mm / 115.9 in3074 mm / 121.0 in3074 mm / 121.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.0 sec7.9 sec7.8 sec7.7 sec7.9 sec7.7 sec6.1 sec5.9 sec6.1 sec6.3 sec5.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.6 sec7.5 sec7.4 sec7.3 sec7.5 sec7.3 sec5.8 sec5.6 sec5.8 sec6.0 sec4.9 sec
CO2 Emission199 g/km199 g/km224 g/km237 g/km237 g/km262 g/km249 g/km259 g/km259 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.270.270.270.270.270.270.270.270.270.270.28
Fuel Economy8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 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)9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 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) | 16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 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)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)13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (combined) | 20.1 L/100km / 11.7 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed238.0 km/h / 147.9 mph243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 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) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 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)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineBDXASBASBBPKBPKBPKBVNBVNBVJBVJBHT, BSB, BTE
Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio12.5:117.0:117.0:112.5:112.5:112.5:116.5:116.5:112.5:112.5:110.8:1
Engine | Displacement2.8 L / 169.2 cu-in / 2773.0 cc3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc3.1 L / 190.6 cu-in / 3123.0 cc3.1 L / 190.6 cu-in / 3123.0 cc3.1 L / 190.6 cu-in / 3123.0 cc4.1 L / 252.3 cu-in / 4134.0 cc4.1 L / 252.3 cu-in / 4134.0 cc4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc4.2 L / 254.0 cu-in / 4163.0 cc6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Power210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5500-6800 rpm233.0 hp / 173.7 kW @ 4000 rpm233.0 hp / 173.7 kW @ 4000 rpm260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6500 rpm260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6500 rpm260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6500 rpm326.0 hp / 243.1 kW @ 3750 rpm326.0 hp / 243.1 kW @ 3750 rpm350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 6800 rpm350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 6800 rpm450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 6200 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in78.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in83.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in83.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in83.3 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in78.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in78.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in84.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke82.4 mm / 3.2 in91.4 mm / 3.6 in91.4 mm / 3.6 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 rpm450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 rpm450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 1400-3250 rpm330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 rpm650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1600-3500 rpm440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm580 Nm / 427.8 lb-ft @ 4000-4700 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeMultitronicAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic TiptronicMultitronicMultitronicAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability2008 ~ 20102007 ~ 20082007 ~ 20102007 ~ 20092007 ~ 20102007 ~ 20092007 ~ 20102007 ~ 20092007 ~ 20092007 ~ 20082007 ~ 2010

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