Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A6 (4F,C6) 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A6 |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | A6 (4F,C6) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 (280 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 278 g/km | |
| Power: | 280 hp | 335 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 420 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFL | BAT |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 4163 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5-8.8 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 12.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4916 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1855 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2843 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1612 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1618 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 546 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 546 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2370 kg | 2325 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1770 kg | 1745 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 17 |