Comparison Audi A8 (D2,4D) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2,4D) | A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.6 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 300 hp | 233 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3300 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ABZ, AKG | ASB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | 15.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 5192 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 3074 mm |
| Front track: | 1591 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 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: | 2350 kg | 2480 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1880 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 | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2150 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m | 12.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1950 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 |