The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) S8
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.6 in
Width
76.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
198.9 in
Length
202.2 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.95 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
D3 (4E)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BSM
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
S8
444 hp
247 hp
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S8
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
S8
10 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
S8
18 mpg
37 mpg
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
874 mi
S8
418 mi
874 mi
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
131.6 kWh
S8
253.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S8
A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data