Audi S8 2012 vs Audi A8 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A8) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 170 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 150 NM less than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S8 and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`660 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 13 400 | |
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