Audi S8 2006 vs Audi A8 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 450 HP | 233 HP | |
Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 217 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 8.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
560 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.06 m | 5.06 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi S8 and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`430 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 11 800 | 8200 | |
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