Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Audi A6 (4F,C6 facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI (170 Hp) Multitronic & Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4) 2.5 TDI (115 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A6 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | A6 (4F,C6 facelift 2008) | A6 Avant (4A,C4) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 2.0 TFSI (170 Hp) Multitronic | 2.5 TDI (115 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2008 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2011 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.4 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.7 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 179 g/km | ||
| Power: | 260 hp | 170 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4300 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 224 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 8.5 sec | 13.2 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 1800-4200 rpm. | 265 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKC | BPJ, BYK | AAT |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 1984 cm3 | 2461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.5 l | 5.0 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.3 | 20 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | Multitronic | 4 | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4927 mm | 4797 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1855 mm | 1783 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | 2030 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1459 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2843 mm | 2687 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1612 mm | 1520 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm | 1618 mm | 1524 mm |
| Front overhang: | 994 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1090 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 546 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 546 l | 1310 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2245 kg | 2130 kg | 2090 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1550 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2200 kg | 1700 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.9 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 205/60 R16 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | R16 | 6J x 15 |