Comparison Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro & Audi A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) 3.0 TDI V6 (204 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B7 8E) 2.7 TDI V6 (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | S8 | A4 | A4 |
| Generation: | S8 (D2) | A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) | A4 Avant (B7 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 (340 Hp) quattro | 3.0 TDI V6 (204 Hp) | 2.7 TDI V6 (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2011 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2015 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20.8 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km | 9.6 - 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | 4.3 l/100 km | 5.2 - 5.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.3 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km | 6.8 - 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 63 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 340 g/km | 133 g/km | 182 - 185 g/km |
| Power: | 340 hp | 204 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 6600 rpm. | 3500-4500 rpm. | 3300-4250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 244 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec | 7.7 sec | 8.6 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 1250-3500 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1400-3300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CLAA, CLAB | BPP | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 2967 cm3 | 2698 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.4 l | 8.2 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.6 | 16.8 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 91.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4701 mm | 4586 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1826 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2040 mm | 1937 mm | |
| Height: | 1420 mm | 1427 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2882 mm | 2808 mm | 2642 mm |
| Front track: | 1587 mm | 1564 mm | 1519 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1551 mm | 1514 mm |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1031 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 480 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 962 l | 1354 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2320 kg | 2125 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 kg | 1575 kg | 1600 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 90 kg | 75 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | 1800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.5 m | 11.1 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 80 kg | 80 kg |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R18 | 225/50 R17 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 18 | 7.5J x 17 | 7J x 16 |