Comparison Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A7 Sportback (C7 facelift 2014) Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 (347 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A6 (4A,C4) 2.5 TDI (140 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A7 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2,4D) | A7 Sportback (C7 facelift 2014) | A6 (4A,C4) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | Competition 3.0 BiTDI V6 (347 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 2.5 TDI (140 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 2014 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2014 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 73 l | 80 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 347 hp | 140 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4600 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 250 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 5.1 sec | 10 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 2700 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 1400-2800 rpm. | 290 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AEW, AKJ | CRTF, CTCB, VZVC, CZVD | AEL |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2967 cm3 | 2461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.1 l | 5.0 l |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 15.5 | 20 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 91.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 8 Tiptronic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4974 mm | 4797 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1911 mm | 1783 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2139 mm | ||
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2914 mm | 2692 mm |
| Front track: | 1591 mm | 1644 mm | 1520 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm | 1635 mm | 1524 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 146-124 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 937 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1123 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 535 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1390 l | 510 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2325 kg | 2505 kg | 2110 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 kg | 1895 kg | 1560 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2150 kg | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | 11.9 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 265/35 R20 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | R20 | 6J x 15 |