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Comparison Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro & Audi A6 Avant (4A,C4) 2.5 TDI (115 Hp) Automatic


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Brand: Audi Audi
Model: S8 A6
Generation: S8 (D2) A6 Avant (4A,C4)
Engine / modification: 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro 2.5 TDI (115 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1996 year 1994 year
Production end: 1999 year 1997 year
Coupe type: Sedan Combi
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 20.8 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 10.5 l/100 km 4.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 14.3 l/100 km 6.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.29 0.34
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 80 l
CO2 emissions: 340 g/km
Power: 340 hp 115 hp
Max power in: 6600 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 187 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.5 sec 13.2 sec
Torque: 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 265 Nm @ 1900 rpm.
Model Engine: AAT
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4172 cm3 2461 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 5.0 l
Coolant: 11.0 l 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC OHC
Number of cylinders: 8 5
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 11.6 20
Piston Stroke: 93 mm 95.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84.5 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 5034 mm 4797 mm
Width: 1880 mm 1783 mm
Height: 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2882 mm 2687 mm
Front track: 1587 mm 1520 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1579 mm 1524 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 525 l 390 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1310 l
Front suspension: Multi-link suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Independent on trapezoidal lever Semi-independent, spring
Max weight: 2320 kg 2090 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1720 kg 1540 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%): 2100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.3 m 11.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1900 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 245/45 R18 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size: 8J x 18 6J x 15