Comparison Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic & Audi A8 (D4, 4H) 4.2 FSI V8 (372 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A4 | A8 |
| Generation: | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) | A8 (D4, 4H) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic | 4.2 FSI V8 (372 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2010 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.5 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.26 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 219 g/km | |
| Power: | 150 hp | 372 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. | 445 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AFB, AKN | CDRA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 4163 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 7.7 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 11.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 8 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 4479 mm | 5137 mm |
| Width: | 1733 mm | 1949 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2111 mm | |
| Height: | 1417 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2622 mm | 2992 mm |
| Front track: | 1498 mm | 1644 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1479 mm | 1635 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1003 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1142 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 510 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | 906 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | 2525 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1835 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 235/60 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 8.0J x 17 |