Comparison Audi A8 (D2,4D) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2007) 4.2 FSI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2,4D) | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2007) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 4.2 FSI V8 (350 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.3 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 240 g/km | 259 g/km |
| Power: | 150 hp | 350 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 6800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 213 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 11.3 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 1500-3200 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AFB, AKN | BVJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 cm3 | 4163 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 8.8 l |
| Coolant: | 8.0 l | 12.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| 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: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 5062 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2944 mm |
| Front track: | 1597 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1615 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2305 kg | 2400 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1705 kg | 1800 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | 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 | 2300 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2200 kg | 2300 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 95 kg |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 235/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |