Comparison Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & Audi A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic & Audi S6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | A8 | S6 |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D3, 4E) | A8 (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) | S6 (4B,C5) |
| Engine / modification: | 6.0 W12 (450 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 3.0 TDI V6 (233 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2005 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2007 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20.5 l/100 km | 12.1-12.3 l/100 km | 21.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | 6.5-6.7 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km | 8.5-8.7 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 229-234 g/km | 338 g/km | |
| Power: | 450 hp | 233 hp | 340 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 243 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.1 sec | 7.8 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Torque: | 580 Nm @ 4000-4700 rpm. | 450 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. | 420 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BHT, BSB, BTE | ASB | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5998 cm3 | 2967 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 12.5 l | 8.2 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 18.9 l | 15.8 l | 11.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | W engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.75 | 17 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.2 mm | 91.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | 6 Tiptronic | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5181 mm | 5062 mm | 4833 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1894 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height: | 1455 mm | 1444 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3074 mm | 2944 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1629 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1615 mm | 1590 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 500 l | 434 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2545 kg | 2430 kg | 2275 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1995 kg | 1830 kg | 1735 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | 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%): | 2200 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | 12.1 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2200 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/40 R19 | 235/60 R16 | 255/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 | 7.5J x 16 | 8J x 17 |