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Comparison Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro & Audi A4 (B6 8E) 2.4i V6 30V (170 Hp)


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Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro
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Brand: Audi Audi
Model: S8 A4
Generation: S8 (D2) A4 (B6 8E)
Engine / modification: 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro 2.4i V6 30V (170 Hp)
Production start: 1999 year 2001 year
Production end: 2002 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 20.8 l/100 km 13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.7 l/100 km 7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13.7 l/100 km 9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
CO2 emissions: 329 g/km
Power: 360 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 7000 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 226 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 sec 8.8 sec
Torque: 430 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 230 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Model Engine: BDV
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4172 cm3 2393 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 6 l
Coolant: 11.0 l 8 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: 5 5
Compression ratio: 11 10.5
Piston Stroke: 93 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): 5 vario
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 5034 mm 4548 mm
Width: 1880 mm 1772 mm
Height: 1418 mm 1428 mm
Wheelbase: 2880 mm 2650 mm
Front track: 1591 mm 1528 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1580 mm 1526 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 525 l 445 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 720 l
Front suspension: Multi-link suspension Independent multi-link
Rear suspension: Independent on trapezoidal lever Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2330 kg 1980 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1730 kg 1430 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
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: 245/45 R18 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18 R16