Comparison Audi A8 (D4, 4H) 4.0 TFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A4 |
| Generation: | A8 (D4, 4H) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 TFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.0 l/100 km | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 219 g/km | |
| Power: | 420 hp | 165 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.6 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 600 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CEUA | AGA, ALF, AML, APS, ARJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3993 cm3 | 2393 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.7 l | 6.0 l |
| Coolant: | 15.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Tiptronic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5137 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1949 mm | 1733 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2111 mm | |
| Height: | 1460 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2992 mm | 2622 mm |
| Front track: | 1644 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1635 mm | 1479 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1003 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1142 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 510 l | 390 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 906 l | 1250 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 1870 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1895 kg | 1320 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.0J x 17 | R15 |