Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) & Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 6.0i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | A8 (D3, 4E) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) | 6.0i W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | 0.28 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 4 |
| Power: | 150 hp | 450 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 5.1 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. | 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKN | BHT, BSB, BTE |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 5998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l | 18.9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | W engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19.5 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 5062 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1894 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2880 mm | 2944 mm |
| Front track: | 1597 mm | 1619 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1605 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1018 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1136 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 2510 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1960 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1900 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 255/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8.5J x 19 |