Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 3.0 TDI (233 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E) | A8 (D3, 4E) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.0 TDI (233 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.28 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 259 g/km | 226 g/km |
| Power: | 275 hp | 233 hp |
| Max power in: | 3750 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 650 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ASE | ASB |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3936 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 15.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17.5 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5051 mm | 5051 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2944 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1615 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2540 kg | 2430 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1940 kg | 1830 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%): | 2300 kg | 2200 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 12.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | 2200 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 95 kg |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 7.5J x 16 |