Audi S5 2008 vs Audi A8 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.9 | |
| Audi S5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Audi S5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S5 is smaller. Audi S5 is 41 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S5 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Audi S5 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Audi S5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 5000 | |
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