Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E) | A8 Long (D3, 4E) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2002 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: | 17.5-17.6 l/100 km | 20.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7-8.8 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9-12.0 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 286 -288 g/km | |
| Power: | 335 hp | 450 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 5.1 sec |
| Torque: | 430 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFM | BHT, BSB, BTE |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 5998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 12.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 18.9 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | W engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 12 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.75 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5051 mm | 5181 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 3074 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: | 2380 kg | 2545 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1995 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%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 12.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 255/40 R19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R19 |