Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic & Audi RS 4 Cabrio (8E, B7) 4.2 FSI V8 32V (420 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | RS 4 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | RS 4 Cabrio (8E, B7) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.7 V8 40V (260 Hp) quattro tiptronic | 4.2 FSI V8 32V (420 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 260 hp | 420 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 7800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 5500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AKC | BNS |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3697 cm3 | 4163 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 12.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4573 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1777 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1593 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1584 mm | 1518 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 246 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 315 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2245 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1645 kg | 1855 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2200 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 255/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | R18 |