Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A6 Avant (C8) 45 TDI V6 (231 Hp) quattro MHEV Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E) | A6 Avant (C8) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 45 TDI V6 (231 Hp) quattro MHEV Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2018 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.1-17.3 l/100 km | 6.4-6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.6-8.8 l/100 km | 5.4-5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7-11.9 l/100 km | 5.8-5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions: | 281-286 g/km | 151-155 g/km |
| Power: | 280 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 3250-4750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1750-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFL | DDVE |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.1 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 11.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 8 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5051 mm | 4939 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1886 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2110 mm | |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2924 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1630 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1617 mm |
| Front overhang: | 920 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1095 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 565 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2370 kg | 2560 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 kg | 1890 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | 2000 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | 2000 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 95 kg |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 225/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8J x 18 |