Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2007) 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) AMG C 30 CDI (231 Hp) & Lancia Lybra (839) 2.0 20V (154 Hp) Comfortronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Lancia |
| Model: | A8 | C-class | Lybra |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2007) | C-class (W203) | Lybra (839) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic | AMG C 30 CDI (231 Hp) | 2.0 20V (154 Hp) Comfortronic |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 2003 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2009 year | 2004 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.26-0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | Euro 2 |
| CO2 emissions: | 249 g/km | ||
| Power: | 326 hp | 231 hp | 154 hp |
| Max power in: | 3750 rpm. | 3800 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 6.8 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Torque: | 650 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm. | 540 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 186 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 36.5 m | ||
| Model Engine: | BVN | OM 612.990 | 182B7000 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4134 cm3 | 2950 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.0 l | 6.5 l | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 14.9 l | 11-12 l | 8.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 4500 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5 | 16.5 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 97 mm | 75.65 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 5 | 4 Comfortronic |
| Length: | 5062 mm | 4526 mm | 4466 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1728 mm | 1743 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1412 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2715 mm | 2593 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1494 mm | 1517 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1468 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 926 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 947 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 455 l | 420 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 2135 kg | 1900 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1945 kg | 1580 kg | 1305 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 10.76 m | 10.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 400 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | Front wheel tires: 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y | 195/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | Front wheel rims: 7 J x 17 H 2 | 6J x 15 |