The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 100,100
 Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) S8
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A8 L 4.2 FSI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 11.7 inches taller than the S8.
A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
76.7 in
Width
74.6 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
68.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
207.4 in
Length
198.9 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.72 %
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

General

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
D4 (4H)
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDRA
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
444 hp
S8
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
S8

Performance

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S8

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
18 mpg
S8
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
418 mi
A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
418 mi
S8
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
253.8 kWh
A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 4.2 FSI
S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data