The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) S8
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A8 3.0 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the S8.
A8 3.0 TDI
S8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
76.7 in
Width
76.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
202.2 in
Length
203.9 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 3.0 TDI
S8
4123 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
959 lb
18.87 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

A8 3.0 TDI
S8
D4 (4H)
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 3.0 TDI
S8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
563 hp
S8
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
S8

Performance

A8 3.0 TDI
S8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

S8

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 3.0 TDI
S8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
21 mpg
S8
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
451 mi
A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
451 mi
S8
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
214 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
214 kWh
S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A8 3.0 TDI
S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data