Comparison Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) Multitronic
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | S8 | A6 |
| Generation: | S8 (D2) | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro | 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) Multitronic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20.8 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | 7.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.3 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 340 g/km | 233 g/km |
| Power: | 340 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 6600 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec | 7.6 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ASN | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 2976 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | Multitronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1587 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 455 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2320 kg | 2125 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 kg | 1575 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | 1900 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1800 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 85 kg |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R18 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18 | 7J x 16 |