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Comparison Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro & Audi A6 (4A,C4) 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) quattro Automatic


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Brand: Audi Audi
Model: S8 A6
Generation: S8 (D2) A6 (4A,C4)
Engine / modification: 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro 2.8 V6 (174 Hp) quattro Automatic
Production start: 1999 year 1994 year
Production end: 2002 year 1997 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 20.8 l/100 km 14.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.7 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13.7 l/100 km 10.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 80 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
CO2 emissions: 329 g/km
Power: 360 hp 174 hp
Max power in: 7000 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 215 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 sec 11.2 sec
Torque: 430 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 250 Nm/3000 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4172 cm3 2771 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 5.0 l
Coolant: 11.0 l 11.0 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 5 2
Compression ratio: 11 10.3
Piston Stroke: 93 mm 86.4 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84.5 mm 82.5 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 5034 mm 4797 mm
Width: 1880 mm 1783 mm
Height: 1418 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase: 2880 mm 2692 mm
Front track: 1591 mm 1520 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1580 mm 1524 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 525 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 510 l
Front suspension: Multi-link suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Independent on trapezoidal lever Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 2330 kg 2145 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1730 kg 1595 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%): 2300 kg 2100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.3 m 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2300 kg 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 95 kg 75 kg
Tire size: 245/45 R18 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18 6J x 15