Comparison Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 Long (D4, 4H) 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D3, 4E) | A8 Long (D4, 4H) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 TDI V8 32V (275 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 4.0 BiTFSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 221 g/km | |
| Power: | 275 hp | 420 hp |
| Max power in: | 3750 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 4.7 sec |
| Torque: | 650 Nm @ 1800-2500 rpm. | 600 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ASE | CEUA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3936 cm3 | 3993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 8.7 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | 15.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | BiTurbo |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 17 | 10.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 8 Tiptronic |
| Length: | 5181 mm | 5267 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1949 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2111 mm | |
| Height: | 1455 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3074 mm | 3122 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1644 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1635 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1003 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1142 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 510 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 906 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2590 kg | 2595 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1945 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | 12.7 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 | 235/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | 8.0J x 18 |