The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) S8
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S8 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 11.7 inches lower than the A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod 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
68.5 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
198.9 in
Length
207.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
D3 (4E)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BSM
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
S8
444 hp
414 hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S8
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S8

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
S8
10 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
S8
18 mpg
25 mpg
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
588 mi
S8
418 mi
588 mi
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
S8
253.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S8
A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data