The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) S8
€ 138,900
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
S8
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
198.9 in
Length
207.4 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

S8
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.41 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

S8
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
D3 (4E)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 6.3 FSI W12
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BSM
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
S8
444 hp
493 hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
S8
398 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Performance

S8
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

S8

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
S8
10 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

S8
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
S8
18 mpg
20 mpg
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
470 mi
S8
418 mi
470 mi
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
S8
253.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

S8
A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data