Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Audi RS 4 Avant (8D, B5) 2.7 T V6 (380 Hp) quattro & Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | RS 4 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | RS 4 Avant (8D, B5) | A6 (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 2.7 T V6 (380 Hp) quattro | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 1999 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2001 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 288 g/km | 240 g/km | |
| Power: | 310 hp | 380 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 6100-7000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h | 219 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 4.9 sec | 9.8 sec |
| Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: | 17.0 sec | ||
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 2500-6000 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AUW | ASJ, AZR | AKE, BAU, BDH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 2671 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.0 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 6.0 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | BiTurbo | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 9.3 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 81 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4525 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1799 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | ||
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1386 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2607 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1549 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm | 1530 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | 551 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Double wishbone | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2350 kg | 2170 kg | 2260 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1620 kg | 1710 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.4 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 255/35 R18 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8.5J x 18 | 7J x 16 |